We're seeking enthusiastic casual Teacher Aides to join our dedicated team and help support students with intellectual disabilities. In this hands-on role, you’ll assist teachers with learning activities, classroom prep, and student support, making a real difference every day. If you’re passionate about inclusive education and want flexible, meaningful work, apply now!

Job details

Who We Are:

Bundaberg Special School is a vibrant and inclusive Prep to Year 12 educational setting, currently supporting 107 students, all of whom have an intellectual disability. Each classroom is staffed with both a dedicated teacher and a skilled teacher aide, fostering a highly supportive and collaborative learning environment tailored to the individual needs of every student. The school prides itself on its strong connections with families and the wider community, which play a vital role in enhancing student outcomes. Staff are valued members of a passionate, professional team committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• Assist and support teachers in the preparation of quality and effective teaching and learning programs which are consistent with the Principles of Effective Learning and Teaching and relevant syllabi, curriculum policies, work programs and educational trends.
• Support students through interaction with them in a variety of settings and through the active development of supportive learning environments and effective behaviour management practices.
• Assist teachers in providing for the physical, social, cultural and emotional wellbeing and physical safety of students whilst at school and enhance their overall development towards effective citizenship and responsible adulthood through participation in timetabled, non-timetabled and planned extra curricula activities.
• Work in a number of areas that require knowledge of policies and procedures, hygiene monitoring, behaviour management, alternative and greater communication devices and strategies, physiotherapy, first aid, classroom duties, assisting in program delivery and keeping students focused.
• With regard to the nature of the position, take responsibility for larger work groups or functions, field groups or regional operations.

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 1-page written statement 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. 

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NCR652038_25T Role Description TA002 (PDF, 263KB)
  Role Description
  
  NCR652038_25T Role Description TAOO4 (PDF, 293KB)
  Role Description