Junior School Teacher Aide

Ipswich Girls' Grammar School; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipswich Girls' Grammar School, including Ipswich Junior Grammar School, seeks a dedicated Teacher Aide for a 12-month fixed-term role in 2027 (65 hours per fortnight). You will support classroom teachers, assist with learning activities, and help delivery of teaching programs in the Junior School.

The successful candidate will work in a dynamic team, show flexibility, robust organisational skills, and a genuine commitment to student development within our values-driven learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting classroom learning and student engagement.
• Ability to adapt activities for diverse learners.
• Willingness to align with School values and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide aid to teachers in planning and delivering lessons.
• Support students with learning tasks and behaviour management.
• Assist with preparation and organisation of teaching materials.
• Contribute to a positive, safe and inclusive classroom culture.

Skills

Classroom support

Student rapport

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Education

Certificate-level qualifications

Job description

Limitless. One word that captures everything we believe about education, our students and the future we help shape.

At Ipswich Girls' Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School, we have an unwavering commitment to developing young people who know their value, embrace their potential and lead with grit and grace. Our purpose is to provide exceptional education and care that cultivates belief, belonging and bold leadership.

Established in 1892, we are one of Queensland's original Grammar Schools, proudly offering a contemporary, personalised and holistic education from Kindy to Year 12 (co-educational from Kindy to Year 6, and girls-only from Years 7-12). We combine a rich heritage with a future-focused approach, delivering transformative learning experiences that ignite curious minds and courageous hearts.

Our people are central to this mission. We are a warm, authentic and high-performing community united by a shared belief that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive.

This is a place of limitless possibilities. A place where students and staff alike are inspired to grow, lead and make their mark on the world.

THE ROLE

At Ipswich Junior Grammar School, our aim is to provide a learning environment that is both rich and challenging, one that encourages curiosity while nurturing our students to become future leaders. We seek to build a culture where learning is held in high regard where attitude, and effort are rewarded.

To support the Junior School's ever-changing needs and continued growth, we are now welcoming applications from passionate and enthusiastic Teacher Aides who are looking to join our dedicated and vibrant learning community in a 12-month fixed-term Teacher Aide position (65 hours per fortnight) for 2027.

The successful applicant will work as part of an energetic team committed to excellence and will provide aid to teachers in the preparation and delivery of teaching and learning programs within the Junior School.

This is a busy role within the Junior School so your excellent organisational skills and ability to be flexible and to work effectively as a member of a group are essential.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will have a willingness to support the values and aims of the School, and the ability to:

• Assist in the implementation of current work programs in the classroom and willingness to participate in review and improvement of current programs.
• Develop effective working relationships and rapport with students.
• Develop confidence and self-esteem in students and to act as a role model in presentation, action, and communication.
• Use a wide range of strategies to cater for diverse student needs and to effectively monitor student progress.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and to communicate effectively with students, parents, and all school personnel.
• Work in Australia with Tertiary qualifications at certificate level or equivalent qualifications relevant to the position may be required or such knowledge, qualifications and experience that are deemed by the School as necessary to successfully carry out the duties of the position.

Culture fit and attitude are also highly important to us, so a passion for the work you do and the ability to understand and work within our vision, purpose and values is paramount to your success in this role.

YOUR APPLICATION

If this sounds like you, and you are interested in joining a highly respected school community, please provide the following information in your application:

• Curriculum Vitae (over no more than 3 pages)
• Cover Letter (over no more than 1 page)

We thank you for taking the time to send us your application for this role. We assess every application and will contact you directly if you are successful in moving to the next stage.

Whilst applications must be sent to us by Monday 23 November 2026, applications will be considered and progressed accordingly prior to the closing date.

Ipswich Girls Grammar School including Ipswich Junior Grammar School is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all young people. Prior to appointment all candidates are required to undergo a pre-employment screening process which will include working with children checks, background referencing, identity confirmation, qualification validation and professional registration checks. All candidates must hold entitlement to work in Australia. Successful candidates are required to adhere to all School policies and procedures relating to student protection, and the School’s approach to meeting the Child Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme.