Townsville State High School Special Education Program is seeking a dedicated Teacher Aide to join our inclusive education team, supporting students with disability in Years 7 to 12.

This position involves working within general classroom environments to assist students with diverse learning needs.

The successful applicant will demonstrate a proactive and collaborative approach to supporting classroom activities and student wellbeing. Training will be provided as required.

This position is being offered in a Permanent Part-Time capacity (0.79FTE), 60 hours per fortnight.

Job details

Who We Are:

Townsville State High School is a co-educational public secondary school located in North Queensland, Australia. With a strong focus on academic achievement, personal development, and community engagement, the school offers a broad and inclusive curriculum. It supports students through diverse programs in STEM, the arts, sports, and vocational education, aiming to prepare them for success in a rapidly changing world. The school prides itself on fostering a respectful, supportive, and aspirational learning environment.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

As a teacher aide within this program you will be working with students from year 7 to year 12. The role is to work collaboratively under the direction and guidance of the HOSES for Diversity and Inclusion, SEP teachers (case managers) and classroom teachers to support students with disabilities in the school.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering focused or intensive small-group support in literacy and numeracy.
• Providing general supervision, undertaking faculty and administrative duties,
• Participating in co-curricular activities

Please view the Role Des.cription for a full list of responsibilities. 

The Perfect Fit:

Applicants who possess the following skills will make the strongest candidates:

• High level of interpersonal skills to establish and maintain productive relationships with students, staff and the school community
• Ability to follow directions and guidelines outlined by HOSES, SEP teachers and classroom teachers and report any concerns directly to the class teacher or case manager
• Ability to communicate effectively to instruct small groups or individual students under the direction of teachers and/or therapists (includes within class, playground, sporting activities, excursions, supporting and supervising eating.)
• Knowledge and understanding of a range of disabilities is an advantage
• Adaptability to cater for a diverse range of student needs, displaying patience, understanding, tact and sensitivity to students and families
• Ability to ensure all aspects of Individual Behaviour plans, Medical/Health plans and Risk Management plans are implemented with the focus on developing a positive environment
• Ability to maintain student and school confidentiality
• Holding or working towards a Certificate IV in Education Support (or equivalent), or demonstrating a willingness to obtain this qualification, will be an advantage.

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 2-page written statement in response to the attached role des.cription.

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
  
  NQR666940_25P Role Description (PDF, 201KB)
  Role Description