We are seeking enthusiastic, compassionate and dedicated Teacher Aides to join our foundation team and contribute to building a positive and inclusive school culture from the very beginning.
This position is being offered in a Permanent Part-Time capacity (0.79 FTE), 60 hours per fortnight.
If you are adaptable, collaborative and passionate about supporting students with disability, we encourage you to apply and be part of our foundation journey.

Job details

About Us:

Leichhardt Special School is an exciting new special school opening in 2027, dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student is valued and empowered to achieve their potential.

About the Role:

We welcome applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates who are passionate about supporting student learning, independence and wellbeing.

Join our foundation team and help shape a positive, supportive and inclusive school community from the beginning.

Responsibilities Include:

As a Teacher Aide, you will work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to provide individualised learning support, assist students with diverse and complex needs, and foster their independence, wellbeing and engagement in learning.

Hours of work and employment fractions may be negotiated with successful applicants, subject to operational requirements.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new school community, help shape its culture and practices, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and their families.

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 2-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.  

Contact Name: Preeta RAJENDRA SINGH, Business Manager 0473 648 259

Closing Date: Wednesday, 12 November 2026 

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.

• MSR705752_26P - Role Description (PDF, 303KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants