An exciting opportunity exists for a Teacher Aide to join Flagstone State School.

As a Teacher Aide working with our diverse learners, you will contribute to the provision of a quality educational service by assisting and supporting teachers in enhancing student learning.

This is a permanent part-time role, with three vacancies available: one at 0.79 FTE (60 hours per fortnight), one at 0.75 FTE (57 hours per fortnight), and one at 0.16 FTE (12 hours per fortnight, Fridays only).

Job details

About the School

Flagstone State School, located just 9km from the centre of Jimboomba in the beautiful Flagstone Estate, is a vibrant and supportive learning community catering to students from Prep to Year 6. We are committed to providing high-quality education in a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential. Our school values innovation, teamwork, and excellence, with standout features such as a well-resourced library, modern computer labs, an active Student Council, and a dedicated team of professional and passionate staff including teachers, a chaplain, and a range of support personnel. With strong community partnerships and open communication through our School App, parent-teacher engagement, and a dynamic Parents and Citizens Association, Flagstone offers a welcoming and rewarding workplace for educators and support staff who are eager to make a difference. 

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 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.
• Displaying respect and empathy for students with high level needs.
• Displaying confidentiality, tact, reliability and sensitively to students and their families.
• The compiling and supervising of class rolls.  

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) 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.

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SER642890_25P - Role Description (PDF, 263KB)
  Role Description