Make a Difference at Meridan State College as a Teacher Aide!

We have five part-time opportunities available to join our dedicated team, supporting students to achieve their best. As a Teacher Aide, you will work closely with teachers to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment, providing valuable support that helps every student thrive.

This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a dynamic school community and make a meaningful impact every day.

Job details

About the School

Meridan State College is located in Meridan Plains, Caloundra on the Sunshine coast. At Meridan, we aim to provide a contemporary educational experience that prepares every student for the challenges and opportunities of the future. By embracing a highly engaging futures-oriented curriculum, we ensure that every student is equipped with the skills, knowledge, and mindset necessary to thrive in an ever-changing world. Meridan is a Prep-Year 12 College and boasts a distinctive sub school structure which fosters the education of this broad age range of students in modern campuses, which have been purpose designed to cater for each cohort at their specific age of development.

About the Role

There is 5 (five) positions available:

• 3x Temporary Part-time, 30 hours per week / 0.79FTE
• 1x Temporary Part-time, 27.75 hours per week / 0.73FTE
• 1x Temporary Part-time, 6 hours per week / 0.16FTE

As a College, staff are committed to our vision - Igniting Minds, Empowering Futures, placing priority in building positive relationships with students, teachers, and families. Teacher Aides assist teaching staff to engage students in their day-to-day learning. This will include and is not limited to:

• Assist students individually or in small groups (e.g. literacy and numeracy)
• Support a diverse range of learners across multiple year levels, reinforcing teacher instructions and contributing positively to student engagement and wellbeing
• Demonstrate empathy, patience, and respect for students with high-level needs
• Support implementation of adjustments for students with disabilities
• Use and support assistive technology programs
• Supervise students in classrooms, playgrounds, sports events, and excursions
• Willing to undertake health and personal care training and provide medical assistance if required
• Manage teaching materials, equipment, and maintain accurate student records
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a team
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and sensitivity with students and families

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 written statement 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.

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.

• NCR683604_26T Role Description (PDF, 315KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants