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Teacher Aide - Townsville Community Learning Centre - A State Special School
North Queensland Region. School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Support students with diverse learning needs to thrive in a caring, inclusive environment.
Assist teachers with classroom activities, provide tailored support, and help create a positive, engaging space where every student can succeed.
Apply now to help empower every learner.
This position is being offered in a Permanent Part-Time capacity (0.796FTE), 60 hours per fortnight.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | TAOO2 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/NQR687255/26P |
| Closing date | 13-May-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Kyla Richardson |
| Contact details | 07 4759 4111 Access the National Relay Service |
Who We Are:
Townsville Community Learning Centre - A State Special School (TCLC) caters for students who are primarily Intellectually Impaired from Prep to school leaving age.
Teacher Aides work as a part of a team with teachers and allied health teams to support students with high support needs and disabilities.
Our students also may have other disabilities such autism spectrum disorder, vision, hearing, physical and speech/language etc.
Step Into Your Next Chapter:
Onsite training provided for specialised health support for students.
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting teachers and students with sporting activities and with school excursions.
- Assisting with the management and stocktaking of equipment and resources.
- Communicating effectively and displaying high level of interpersonal skills to function as an effective team member.
- Maintaining anecdotal records on students for use in reviewing student's development.
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
The Perfect Fit:
- Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain productive relationships with students, staff and parents.
- Clear, effective communication to instruct small groups or individuals.
- Adaptability to cater for a wide range of student needs.
- Respect and empathy for students with high-level needs.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and in first aid/emergency situations.
- Discretion, confidentiality, tact and sensitivity when working with students and families.
- Reliability, initiative and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Certificate III in Education Support / Disability Support or similar is advantageous but not mandatory
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.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
Role Description
NQR687255_26P Role Description (PDF, 315KB)
Role Description
