Teacher Aide - Drillham State School

Queensland Department of Education; Queensland; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Department of Education – Drillham State School in rural Western Downs invites applicants to join as a classroom support role. You will assist teachers with literacy and numeracy activities, manage teaching resources, supervise students across settings, and support students with additional needs while upholding confidentiality and safety standards.

The role is based on site at Drillham State School, with opportunities to contribute to a range of learning experiences within a caring

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering classroom activities, literacy and numeracy programs, sporting activities, excursions and other educational experiences.
• Help prepare, organise, distribute and maintain teaching materials, equipment and resources, and provide clerical support such as photocopying and typing.
• Assist with student supervision across classrooms, playgrounds, buses and off-site activities, contributing to health, safety and wellbeing.
• Provide respectful and empathetic support to students with additional needs, including personal care and mobility where required.
• Maintain effective communication and confidentiality with students, families and staff, assisting with reading activities and learning resources.

Job description

Queensland Department of Education – Darling Downs QLD

About us:

Drillham State School is a welcoming rural school in the Western Downs, offering quality education from Prep to Year 6.

With a strong community spirit, dedicated staff and a nurturing learning environment, the school is committed to helping every student build confidence, develop resilience and reach their full potential.

Your opportunity:

• Support teachers in delivering classroom activities, literacy and numeracy programs, sporting activities, excursions and other educational experiences, including assisting individual students and small groups.
• Help prepare, organise, distribute and maintain teaching materials, equipment and resources, while providing clerical support such as photocopying, typing, maintaining student records and managing class rolls.
• Assist with student supervision across classrooms, playgrounds, buses and off-site activities, while contributing to student health, safety and wellbeing, including first aid where appropriately qualified.
• Provide respectful and empathetic support to students with additional needs, including assistance with personal care, mobility, meals and dressing where required and appropriately trained.
• Maintain effective communication and confidentiality when working with students, families and staff, while assisting with reading activities, science demonstrations, practical classes and the organisation of learning resources.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

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.