We are currently looking to fill 2 Teacher Aide positions in our Inclusive Practices faculty. Teacher aides play a vital role in ensuring all students have equal access to learning opportunities. If you're reliable, caring and keen to contribute to every student's success, this is a truly rewarding opportunity to grow your skills and make a positive impact every day!

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

Job details

About the School

Join Trinity Bay State High School, a vibrant and diverse secondary school in Cairns where students are inspired to achieve through innovative learning and strong community connections. With a rich range of academic, sporting and cultural opportunities, our school empowers students to explore their passions and build meaningful future pathways. Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence, inclusion and student success.

About the Role

Trinity Bay State High School has 2 positions available for a reliable and capable Teacher Aide to join our Inclusive Practices faculty. These positions are offered at 30 hours per week (+12.5% SJM hours), worked across five days, commencing Term 2, 20 April 2026 through to 11 December 2026, with possibility of extension.

In this hands-on role, you'll work alongside dedicated teachers to enhance classroom experiences, assist with learning activities, and support student wellbeing. You'll be part of a team that values empathy, respect and teamwork, helping to prepare materials, supervise activities, and assist students with literacy, numeracy, mobility, personal care, communication and daily tasks.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist students with learning needs in classroom and individual settings under the direction of a teacher.
• Provide administrative and classroom support including typing teacher notes and work programs, duplicating and photocopying materials, checking bus lists, collating examination papers, recording results, and maintaining student records.
• Assist in the supervision of educational activities and support implementation of learning programs.
• Prepare, organise, store and maintain teaching materials and equipment.
• Support teaching staff with playground and bus supervision as required.
• Demonstrate respect, empathy and inclusive practices when supporting students with high-level or diverse learning needs.
• Provide personal care support to students with disabilities where required, including mobility assistance, positioning, meal assistance, toileting and dressing (appropriate training required).
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively as an active member of the school team.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Principal or supervisor, consistent with the classification level of the role.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Reliable, team player
• Organised and detail-oriented
• Experience preferred in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• A strong communicator with a supportive approach to student care
• Experience working with people or young people with disabilities will be highly regarded

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 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.

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.

• FNR681445_26T Role Description (PDF, 271KB)
  
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants