Kalkie State School is seeking a Teacher Aide to join the team.

The successful applicant will contribute to the delivery of a quality educational service by assisting and supporting teachers with the preparation and enhancement of learning materials and associated activities.

This is a temporary part-time position for 37.50 hours per fortnight at 0.49 FTE, consisting of 7 hours in Primary and 11.75 hours supporting Students with Disabilities.

Job details

About the School

Kalkie State School, located in Bundaberg, Queensland, caters to students from Prep to Year 6. We serve both coastal and rural communities and value the diversity of our student backgrounds. Our focus is on recognising and developing each student's potential across academic, sporting, artistic, and personal pursuits. We are committed to giving every student the best possible start in life.

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:

• Assisting in the supervision of education activities, under the direction of a teacher
• Working with small groups as well as individual students
• Communicating effectively and displaying high level of interpersonal skills to function as an effective team member
• Displaying respect and empathy for students with high level needs
• Displaying confidentiality, tact, reliability and sensitivity to students and their families
• Assist with the management and stocktaking of equipment and resources
• Undertake clerical assistance duties including typing teachers' notes and programs, photocopying teaching materials, collation and duplication of exam papers, recording of examination results, compiling students' results records, assisting in organising off-site activities
• Assist in preparing, storing, distributing and clearing away teaching equipment and materials
• Contribute to the welfare, health and safety of students, including the delivery of first aid  

Please refer to the attached role description for any 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) addressing 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.#LI-PRIORIT

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NCR643328_25T - Role Description (PDF, 264KB)
  Role Description