Waraburra State School is looking for two (2) Teacher Aides to join the team.

This role will support the literacy, numeracy, social, emotional, and cultural needs of students, while you work as part of a team of dedicated educators who collaborate to support lifelong learning and receive ongoing training and support to develop your skills.

This is a permanent part- time role, working 40 hours per fortnight at a FTE of 0.53.

Job details

About the School 

Waraburra State School is a welcoming and inclusive school community located in Gracemere, just outside Rockhampton. Staff benefit from a supportive and collaborative environment, where professional commitment is valued and opportunities to make a real impact in students' lives are encouraged. With a strong focus on quality teaching, cultural and specialist programs, and positive relationships across the school community, Waraburra offers a rewarding and fulfilling place to grow professionally.

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:  

• Assist students with classroom learning activities and tasks.
• Support students with personal care, mobility, and behaviour as required.
• Prepare and organise classroom materials and resources.
• Supervise students in various school settings, including playgrounds, excursions, and specialist areas.
• Support communication between students, staff, and families.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment, with a focus on indigenous perspectives and First Nations culture.
• Display respect and empathy for students with high-level needs.
• Maintain confidentiality, tact, reliability, and sensitivity when interacting with students and their families.
• Assist students with disabilities and early childhood programs.

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) 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.

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
  
  CQR645225_25P - Role Description (PDF, 263KB)
  Role Description