Teacher Aide - Drillham State School, Education

Queensland Government; Roma; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Drillham State School in the Western Downs is seeking a dedicated aide to support teachers in delivering classroom activities, literacy and numeracy programs, and coordinated learning experiences for Prep to Year 6. You will help prepare teaching materials, supervise students, assist with health and wellbeing, and support with reading activities and hands-on demonstrations.

The role emphasizes confidentiality and inclusive, empathetic support for all students.

Qualifications

• Support teachers in delivering classroom activities and literacy/numeracy programs.
• Prepare and organise teaching materials and provide clerical support.
• Supervise students across classrooms and playgrounds and assist with health and wellbeing.
• Support students with additional needs, including personal care where trained.
• Assist with reading activities, science demonstrations and learning resources.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering classroom activities and literacy/numeracy programs.
• Prepare and organise teaching materials and provide clerical support.
• Supervise students across classrooms and playgrounds and assist with health and wellbeing.
• Support students with additional needs, including personal care where trained.
• Assist with reading activities, science demonstrations and learning resources.

Job description

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.