We are seeking a caring, patient, and dedicated Teacher Aide to provide individualised one-on-one support to a Year 4 student with Down Syndrome.

The role involves supporting the student’s learning, communication, social development, and personal care, including toileting assistance, in a safe, respectful, and dignified manner.

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.14FTE), 10.5 hours per fortnight, providing one-on-one support, one day per week (Fridays).

Job details

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

Who We Are: 

Since 1882, Glenvale has a long history of academic excellence within a positive, caring environment and we look forward to an exciting future.

We take great pride in our past and are committed to providing the best educational opportunities we can for our students in the years to come.

Step Into Your Next Chapter: 

The successful applicant will work closely with the classroom teacher, learning support team, and the student's family to ensure consistent, inclusive, and positive educational experiences.

The successful applicant will receive support from the learning support team

Responsibilities include:

• Assist and support teachers in the preparation of quality and effective teaching and learning programs which are consistent with the Principles of Effective Learning and Teaching and relevant syllabi, curriculum policies, work programs and educational trends.
• Support students through interaction with them in a variety of settings and through the active development of supportive learning environments and effective behaviour management practices.
• Assist teachers in providing for the physical, social, cultural and emotional wellbeing and physical safety of students whilst at school and enhance their overall development towards effective citizenship and responsible adulthood through participation in timetabled, non-timetabled and planned extra curricula activities.
• Work in a number of areas that require knowledge of policies and procedures, hygiene monitoring, behaviour management, alternative and greater communication devices and strategies, physiotherapy, first aid, classroom duties, assisting in program delivery and keeping students focused.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

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, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  DSR685277_26E Role Description (PDF, 319KB)
  Role Description