Brisbane South State Secondary College is seeking an exceptional Teacher Aide to join our team.

In this role, you’ll support students and teachers to create safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments, bringing experience in supporting diverse student needs and a strong commitment to our core values: Commitment, Inclusivity, Respect, and Integrity.

This is a part-time position, working 60 hours per fortnight at 0.79 FTE

Job details

About the School 

Brisbane South State Secondary College offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, future-focused educational community. Situated in the heart of Brisbane's Knowledge Corridor, the college is surrounded by world-class research institutions and strengthened by a close partnership with the University of Queensland. Our team is united by a shared mission to inspire students and prepare them to lead positive change through excellence in STEM(M), the arts, and research. Join a passionate and innovative staff committed to shaping future generations with the skills, creativity, and confidence to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Your Opportunity 

As the 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.

The Teacher Aide reports to the Principal or nominated delegate as appropriate. The reporting relationship to teachers may be changed by the Principal on a regular basis to fulfil specific needs within the school. When supporting students with specific health procedures, a Teacher Aide will be under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered nurse or medical practitioner. 

Your Responsibilities 

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

• Supporting our college priorities and vision of ‘Every Student Succeeding' by maintaining high expectations and providing positive learning environments.
• Working effectively and displaying a high level of interpersonal skills as a member of the Inclusive Practices Department.
• Promoting our college values: Commitment, Inclusivity, Respect, and Integrity.
• Displaying confidentiality, empathy, reliability, and respect toward all students and their families.
• Maintaining confidentiality, reliability, and sensitivity when working with or discussing students and staff.
• Communicating effectively and demonstrating strong interpersonal skills to function as an effective team member.
• Assisting teaching staff with playground and bus supervision.

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). 
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to 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.

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.

• MSR646007_25P - Role Description (PDF, 264KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants