We’re seeking a compassionate, reliable Teacher Aide to assist in the classroom, foster positive learning experiences, and help every student reach their potential.

If you enjoy making a real difference in a supportive school environment, this role is for you.

This position is being offered in a Permanent Part-Time capacity (0.79FTE), 60 hours per fortnight.

Job details

Who We Are:

Toowoomba West Special School is a vibrant workplace. We continually strive to provide the best educational experiences for students and staff. 

Toowoomba West Special School aims to provide a supportive learning environment where individual students achieve educational outcomes to assist them in their transition to their secondary education and, ultimately, their post school life. 

Our main campus is located at 26 Gladstone Street and provides specialist education and support services for students from Prep to Year 6 who have an Intellectual Disability and may also have physical, visual, hearing impairments or autism spectrum disorder. 

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

Permanent Position Working hours:  Monday - Friday 8:15am - 3:30pm (6hrs + 12.5%)

Responsibilities include:

• Support students individually and in small groups to work towards Individual Behaviour Support Plan, Individual Curriculum Plan and Targeted Support Plan goals under the direction of Teachers
• Prepare classroom resources under the direction of Teachers
• Supervise individuals and small groups of students as directed by Teachers
• Complete required health related training to support and supervise individual students as required.
• Assist with health related needs of students including but not limited to administering medication, feeding, toileting (training required).

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

The Perfect Fit:

• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Interest and experience working with students who have diverse learning needs.
• High level of attention to detail, initiative and motivation to achieve goals.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and can build strong working relationships and rapport with a diverse range of people.
• High level of energy to move around the classroom and play areas with children.
• Professional respect for privacy and confidentiality for student and family information.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 1 Pge written statement outlining knowledge and skills you bring to the role of teacher aide (working at Toowoomba West Special School). Use case examples to demonstrate your knowledge and skills.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  DSR683925_26P Role Description (PDF, 315KB)
  Role Description