Are you passionate about supporting student learning and helping young people thrive? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher Aide to join our school community. In this rewarding role, you'll work alongside teachers to create engaging learning experiences, assist with the preparation and enhancement of educational resources, and provide valuable support that helps students achieve their full potential. Your contribution will play an important part in delivering a high-quality educational experience for all learners.

Job details

About the School

At Longreach State High School, we are committed to fostering an environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Guided by our vision of "supporting all students in their quest to soar to success," we believe in a holistic and inclusive approach to education. Our expert team is dedicated to helping students discover their potential and create pathways to successful futures.

Your Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support teachers in delivering engaging learning experiences by preparing resources and materials, assisting with classroom activities, literacy and numeracy programs, science, cooking and practical lessons, and working with individual students and small groups.
• Provide direct support to students across a range of educational, recreational and wellbeing activities, including reading support, storytelling, excursions, sporting events, playground supervision, and assisting students to access learning resources and technology.
• Assist students with diverse and additional needs through respectful, inclusive and compassionate support, including personal care, mobility assistance, positioning, meals, dressing and toileting where required, following appropriate training and procedures.
• Contribute to student wellbeing, health and safety by monitoring student progress, maintaining records, delivering first aid (where qualified), supporting positive student engagement, and upholding confidentiality and professional standards when working with students and families.
• Undertake a variety of administrative and organisational tasks including maintaining class rolls, preparing and duplicating teaching materials, recording student results, coordinating documentation, collecting activity payments, and supporting the organisation of school programs and off-site activities.
• Assist with the management, maintenance and stocktaking of school resources and equipment, including preparing and storing teaching materials, caring for equipment and facilities, laundering linens, and working collaboratively with staff as an effective member of the school team.

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.

• CQR693072_26P - Role Description (PDF, 382KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants