Teacher Aide - Junior School

Ipswich Grammar School; Ipswich City; Hybrid; AUD 45,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Ipswich Grammar School, a leading independent school in Queensland, invites applications for an experienced Teacher Aide to join our Junior School team. This permanent part-time role runs during term-time, Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 3:30pm, with immediate or Term 1, 2027 start preferred.

The Teacher Aide will support the classroom teacher and assist specific students within the classroom, contributing to a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Current Blue Card or ability to obtain one.
• Certificate III in Educational Support (or higher).
• Experience in a similar role.
• Ability to support teachers and students in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the classroom teacher and assist specific students.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & oral communication

Initiative to support students

Experience in similar role

Education

Certificate III in Educational Support

Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care

Job description

As one of Queensland's leading independent schools, catering for boys from Prep to Year 12 through the outstanding education offered to boarding and day students, we have developed innovative approaches to address the specific learning needs of boys.Offering an inspiring, modern and technologically rich learning environment, the school has an enviable reputation for intellectual leadership andacademic achievement.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Teacher Aide to join our Junior School team.

This is a permanent part-time, term-time position working Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 3:30pm. We welcome applications available to start immediately or from the beginning of Term 1, 2027.

The Teacher Aide will be required to support the classroom teacher and to assist specific students within the classroom.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to establish and maintain effective rapport and working relationships with students, classroom teachers, parents and other members of the School community;
• High level of written and oral communication for a range of specific purposes and audiences;
• Demonstrated ability and initiative to apply your skills in supporting students to achieve successful learning outcomes;
• Relevant professional experience in a similar role;
• Certificate III in Educational Support (or higher) required. A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care is desirable but not essential.

To be considered for this position, applications must include:

Only applicants with a current Blue Card or the ability to obtain one will be considered.

Ipswich Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care. As such, it is a condition of employment that all staff members, unless otherwise eligible for an exemption, must possess a current Positive Notice or "Blue Card" issued under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 before commencing employment with the School. Volunteer Blue Cards will be required to be transferred to Paid Employment cards.