Charters Towers State High School is seeking an experienced, caring, flexible and proactive TA004 Teacher Aide to support students at our school. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families within a school community. This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.79FTE), 60 hours per fortnight.

Job details

About our School:

Located on Gudjal country, in the heart of the historic gold-mining town, Charters Towers State High School has been proudly serving our rural community for over 100 years. We work together to prepare students for the exciting, challenging and rapidly changing future in which they will live and work. In enacting our vision, we strike a balance between preserving proud traditions and instilling important values as we deliver an innovative and responsive curriculum. Diverse learning pathways are enhanced by our extra-curricular offerings and wellbeing programs. The Dalrymple Trade Training Centre and Agricultural Farm offer a unique learning experience for our students to complement courses offered on campus. At Charters Towers State High School, we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and engaging learning environment where every child is known, valued and supported to succeed.

About the Role:

Contribute to the provision of a quality educational service by providing high level support for teaching and learning.

The characteristics of a TAOO4 role include: specialised knowledge, limited direction, initiative, high level support for teaching and learning and the application of judgement.

The successful applicant will:

• Support students with access learning programs and classroom routines.
• Assist teachers to implement adjustments, behaviour supports and learning plans.
• Provide support during classes.
• Assist students with organisation, communication, self-regulation and social participation.
• Support safe and positive playground and transition routines.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, leadership and support staff.
• Contribute to calm, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when working with students and families.
• Create resources.
• Take part in the playground duty roster.

Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

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 in response to the attached role description.
• Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in 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.

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.

• NQR690398_26T - Role Description (PDF, 319KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants