Teacher Aide - Ripley Valley State Secondary College

Queensland Department of Education; Ripley; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Queensland Department of Education – Ripley Valley State Secondary College is seeking a Teacher Aide to support the Design Technologies ITD area. The role involves assisting teachers with classroom activities, supervising students, and providing literacy/numeracy support, with potential flexible hours for a 12-month contract.

The successful candidate should be highly organized, communicative, and able to work autonomously or in a team.

Qualifications

• Interest and working knowledge of woodworking and/or metalworking machines.
• Ability to support staff and students in practical ITD subjects.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with classroom activities, excursions, sporting events and student supervision, including playground and bus duties, class rolls and off-site activities.
• Assist students with learning through literacy and numeracy support, reading activities, locating reference materials and using computers.
• Provide support to students with additional needs, including assistance with personal care where required and safety considerations.
• Prepare, organise and maintain teaching materials, equipment and resources, and assist with demonstrations and practical activities.
• Undertake clerical duties, including maintaining student records and communicating with staff and families.

Skills

Classroom support

Communication skills

Autonomy

Teamwork

Tools

Computers

Job description

Teacher Aide - Ripley Valley State Secondary College

Queensland Department of Education – Queensland

Ripley Valley State Secondary College is seeking a Teacher Aide to join the team!

The preferred applicant must have a keen interest and working knowledge of a variety of woodworking and/or metalworking machines and be able to support staff and students in this practical subject area.

This is a part-time position (60 hrs/fnt), however flexible work hours/days may be negotiated by the successful applicant. The position is advertised as a 12-month contract unless otherwise determined and the successful applicant can commence duties as soon as practical.

This position will be working closely with the Head of Department: Design Technologies and the successful applicant should be highly organised, have excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

About us:

Ripley Valley State Secondary College opened in 2020 and currently caters for approximately 1500 students in Years 7 to 12 in 2026.

The College is in a rapid growth area and will accommodate approximately 2000 students when at full capacity. The College has established a strong reputation for high expectations, innovation, inclusion and connection to community.

The College is seeking a highly capable person to support the Industrial Technology and Design (ITD) subject areas (formerly known as Manual Arts).

Your opportunity:

• Support teachers with classroom activities, excursions, sporting events and student supervision, including playground and bus duties, class rolls and off-site activities.
• Assist students with their learning and development through literacy and numeracy support, reading activities, storytelling, locating reference materials and working individually or in small groups, including using computers.
• Provide support to students with additional needs, including assistance with personal care where required and appropriately trained, while promoting their welfare, health and safety and administering first aid when qualified.
• Prepare, organise and maintain teaching materials, equipment and resources, assist with classroom demonstrations and practical activities, and manage stocktaking and equipment care.
• Undertake clerical and administrative duties, including preparing and duplicating documents, maintaining student records and examination results, collecting money for school activities, and communicating effectively with staff, students and families while maintaining confidentiality and empathy.

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.