Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Part-time Occupational group Education & Training Classification TAOO2 Workplace Location North West Qld Job ad reference QLD/NQR550847/24E Closing date 24-Mar-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration Until 21st June 2024 unless otherwise determined Contact person Julie Thomas Contact details 0415 087 896 Access the National Relay Service This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months. Your role: As the Teacher Aide you will contribute to the provision of a quality educational service by assisting and supporting teachers with the preparation and enhancement of learning materials and associated activities. The Teacher Aide reports to the Principal or nominated delegate as appropriate. The reporting relationship to teachers may be changed by the Principal on a regular basis to fulfil specific needs within the school. When supporting students with specific health procedures, a Teacher Aide will be under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered nurse or medical practitioner Responsibilities include: Assisting teachers and students with sporting activities and with school excursions. Assisting with the management and stocktaking of equipment and resources. Communicating effectively and displaying high level of interpersonal skills to function as an effective team member. Maintaining anecdotal records on students for use in reviewing student's development. The compiling and supervising of class rolls. Clerical assistance duties including typing teachers' notes and work programs, duplicating and photocopying teaching materials, checking bus lists, collation and duplication of exam papers, recording of examination results, compiling students results records, assisting in organising off site activities etc. Assisting in the supervision of education activities, under the direction of a teacher. Assisting in preparing, storing, making available and clearing away teaching equipment and materials. Assisting teaching staff with playground and bus supervision. Contributing to the welfare, health and safety of students including the delivery of first aid. Where the teacher aide is required to administer first aid, the teacher aide would be required to be formally trained in the administration of first aid, and keep such qualifications current. All costs associated with obtaining and maintaining qualifications would be met from school funds. Assist students with special needs, this may in certain circumstances extend to moving disabled pupils, assisting with positioning, assisting with meals, toileting and dressing of pupils unable to care for themselves. Suitable training is essential. Listening to students' reading. Reading aloud and storytelling. Assisting with science demonstrations, textile and cooking classes; e.g. collation of food lists, purchasing, preparation and storage of materials. Assisting students to find reference materials. Specific Literacy and Numeracy duties may include: support for teachers in providing learning materials for students at risk working with small groups as well as individual students use of computers when working with students. Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. To Apply: 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. When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services. Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. 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 candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions. Documents Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below. NQR550847_24E - Role Description (PDF, 185KB) Role Description Candidate Information Fact Sheet (PDF, 728KB) Information Package for Applicants