An exciting opportunity exists at The Gap State High School for a dynamic individual to fill a Permanent Teacher Aide role, in inclusion support. We're seeking an enthusiastic team player with a proactive approach to support classroom activities, student welfare and administrative tasks, with training provided as needed.

This position is being offered in a Permanent Part-Time capacity (0.63FTE), 48 hours per fortnight.

Job details

About Us

At The Gap State High School, we believe in learners who flourish. Our students are encouraged to think big, step up, pay it forward and be kind. By helping our students to reflect and build their self-efficacy we create life long, flourishing learners who experience academic success.

Your Role

As a Teacher Aide you will contribute to the provision of a quality educational service by assisting and supporting teachers with the preparation and enhancement of learning materials and associated activities.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Provide in-class support for students with complex specialised learning & behavioural needs as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Support students in reading activities and other literacy and numeracy duties.
• Assist teachers and students with sporting activities and school excursions.
• Communicate effectively and demonstrate high levels of interpersonal skills to function as an effective team member.
• Show respect, empathy, confidentiality, tact, reliability, and sensitivity to students and their families.
• Provide clerical assistance including typing, duplicating teaching materials and organising off-site activities.
• Assist in preparing, storing, making available and clearing away teaching equipment and materials.
• Support teaching staff with playground and bus supervision.
• Contribute to the welfare, health and safety of students including delivering first aid.
• Assist in science demonstrations, textile and cooking classes and locating reference materials.
• Perform other suitable duties as directed by the supervisor or nominated delegate.

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 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of 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.

• MNR682553_26P Role Description (PDF, 271KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants