Drillham State School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher Aide to support students in their learning journey and assist teachers in creating a positive, inclusive and engaging classroom environment.

Passionate about helping students succeed? Apply now and become part of a school community where every contribution counts!

Job details

About us:

Drillham State School is a welcoming rural school in the Western Downs, offering quality education from Prep to Year 6.

With a strong community spirit, dedicated staff and a nurturing learning environment, the school is committed to helping every student build confidence, develop resilience and reach their full potential.

Your opportunity:

• Support teachers in delivering classroom activities, literacy and numeracy programs, sporting activities, excursions and other educational experiences, including assisting individual students and small groups.
• Help prepare, organise, distribute and maintain teaching materials, equipment and resources, while providing clerical support such as photocopying, typing, maintaining student records and managing class rolls.
• Assist with student supervision across classrooms, playgrounds, buses and off-site activities, while contributing to student health, safety and wellbeing, including first aid where appropriately qualified.
• Provide respectful and empathetic support to students with additional needs, including assistance with personal care, mobility, meals and dressing where required and appropriately trained.
• Maintain effective communication and confidentiality when working with students, families and staff, while assisting with reading activities, science demonstrations, practical classes and the organisation of learning resources.

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

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description.

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, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  DSR705283_26T Role Description (PDF, 303KB)
  Role Description