Bentley Park College is seeking dedicated teacher aides to support students with learning difficulties in a warm, inclusive environment. You will work closely with teachers to provide tailored support, helping students build confidence and achieve their learning goals. There are three positions available in the Secondary School. Please refer to the “About the Role” section of the advertisement for details on the specific vacancies.

If you are passionate about working with children and ready to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you!

Job details

About the School 

Bentley Park College is a dynamic Prep to Year 12 state school located in the south of Cairns, providing a seamless and inclusive education across all year levels. The College offers strong academic, vocational, cultural, sporting and citizenship programs supported by dedicated staff and a focus on individual growth. Our values of respect, responsibility and resilience underpin everything we do, fostering a safe and supportive learning environment. Guided by the vision Aspire Learn Achieve, we empower students to reach their full potential and succeed in school, further education, work and life beyond graduation.

About The Role  

 As a Teacher Aide, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of quality education by assisting teachers in the preparation and enhancement of learning materials and classroom activities. Your contribution will help create an engaging and supportive learning environment for all students.

We are currently offering the following positions:

• 1 x Temporary Part-time (0.63 FTE) - 48 hours per fortnight
• 1 x Temporary Part-time (0.47 FTE) - 36 hours per fortnight, unless otherwise determined
• 1 x Permanent Part-time (0.47FTE) - 36 hours per fortnight, unless otherwise determined

Your Responsibilities 

As the Teacher Aide, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:  

• Assisting teachers and students with sporting activities and with school excursions.
• Assisting with the management and stocktaking of equipment and resources.
• Communicating effectively and displaying high level of interpersonal skills to function as an effective team member. 

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position. 

Interested? To Apply 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history). 

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.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

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 candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions

Documents

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

• FNR652498_25P - Role Description (PDF, 271KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants