This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months. About the Department of Education: The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle. About The Gap State High School: At The Gap State High School, we believe in learners who flourish. Our students are encouraged to think big, step up, pay it forward and be kind. By helping our students to reflect and build their self-efficacy we create life long, flourishing learners who experience academic success. Your Role: As a 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. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: Provide in-class support for students with complex specialised learning & behavioural needs as directed by the classroom teacher. Support students in reading activities and other literacy and numeracy duties. Assist teachers and students with sporting activities and school excursions Communicate effectively and demonstrate high levels of interpersonal skills to function as an effective team member. Show respect, empathy, confidentiality, tact, reliability, and sensitivity to students and their families. Provide clerical assistance including typing, duplicating teaching materials, and organising off-site activities Assist in preparing, storing, making available, and clearing away teaching equipment and materials. Support teaching staff with playground and bus supervision. Contribute to the welfare, health, and safety of students including delivering first aid. Assist in science demonstrations, textile and cooking classes, and locating reference materials. Perform other suitable duties as directed by the supervisor or nominated delegate. 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); and Attach a 2-page response to the How you may be assessed section of the attached role description. 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.