Brisbane Bayside State College is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and caring individual to join our dedicated Student Support Services Team as a Teacher Aide

This rewarding part-time role is for four days a week, working 40 hours per fortnight, with hours from 8:45 am to 2:45 pm.

Currently scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, the day off is flexible and can be negotiated with the successful candidate.

If you’re passionate about supporting student wellbeing and making a positive impact in a school community, we’d love to hear from you.

Job details

About the School 

Brisbane Bayside State College is a vibrant and inclusive school community located in the heart of Wynnum West on the beautiful Bayside. We are committed to delivering high-quality, personalised learning that supports the diverse needs of all students. With dedicated staff, modern facilities, and a strong sense of community, the college offers a rewarding and supportive place to work. Join a team that values collaboration, student success, and making a lasting impact.

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:  

• In class support for Literacy and Numeracy.
• Working with small groups as well as individual students.
• Use of technology (e.g., Computers and iPads) when working with students.
• Playground duty as required.
• Communicating effectively and displaying high level of interpersonal skills to function as an effective team member.
• Displaying respect and empathy for students with complex needs.
• Displaying confidentiality, tact, reliability and sensitivity to students and their families.
• Assisting in the supervision of education activities, under the direction of a teacher.
• Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position, as directed by the supervisor or nominated delegate.

Desirable Capabilities

The following capabilities are not mandatory but are highly desirable:

• Effective communication skills, both written and oral, to support literacy instruction for students.
• Willingness to undertake specific training to enhance student support as necessary.

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 (1-page maximum) about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

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.

• MSR647259_25T - Role Description (PDF, 264KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants