Education (Organisation site ( http://qed.qld.gov.au/ ) )
Metropolitan South Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Are you a passionate Teacher-Aide looking for a change? Then this is the role for you.
We are a small school in the Lockyer Valley, approximately 20 minutes from Laidley. Applicants will demonstrate great communication skills, a high level of initiative, and the ability to adapt to a range of roles throughout the day with an attention to detail.
This position is offered on a temporary full-time basis, for a period of 6 months, unless otherwise determined.
Job detailsPosition status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Education & Training
Classification: TAOO2
Workplace Location: Lockyer Valley
Job ad reference: QLD/MSR612204/24T
Closing date: 26-Jan-2025
Yearly salary: $61007 - $65369
Fortnightly salary: $2338.40 - $2505.60
Job duration: A period of 6 months unless otherwise determined
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity.
About Thornton State School We are a small primary school with 17 students, 2 full-time teachers, 1 full-time teacher-aide, and a part-time business manager. We currently have two multi-age classrooms: Prep-Year 2 and Year 3-Year 6. Our students also attend specialist PE, Japanese (Year 5/6), and The Arts weekly. Our students have diverse needs and require support to access the curriculum and learning environment at their level. Inclusion is a priority of our school.
About the Role Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Displaying a high level of initiative to support students and teachers throughout the day.Following a timetable to work with identified students.Maintaining anecdotal records on students for use in reviewing student's development.Displaying confidentiality, tact, reliability, and sensitivity to students and their families.Clerical assistance duties including duplicating and photocopying teaching materials and assisting in preparing, storing, making available, and clearing away teaching equipment and materials.About You Our ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
Working with all students, including a 2025 Prep student with high needs.Displaying respect and empathy for students with high-level needs.Communicating effectively and displaying high levels of interpersonal skills to function as an effective team member.Willingness to adapt to changes in routines as deemed necessary and appropriate, including accompanying students to off-site school events and experience days.Contributing to a positive and respectful school culture.Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. How to Apply Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); andA 1-page written statement in response to 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. 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). DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
MSR612204_24T - Role Description (PDF, 167KB)
Role Description
Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
Information Package for Applicants
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