Teacher Aide

2 days ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

_About Yeronga State High School

Established in 1960, Yeronga SHS is a strongly connected, environmentally conscious, school community that has the well-being of the child central to all learning experiences. Students will be equipped with the real world skills, experience and knowledge to think creatively and critically in an increasingly complex world. All students and staff work together to uphold our values of Quality, Harmony and Sustainability.

Yeronga State High School is located in Brisbane's inner south side. We are a medium-sized school with approximately 900 students.

About the Role

As a Teacher Aide, you will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide individualized assistance to students with a variety of physical, emotional, and learning disabilities. Your role will be vital in ensuring that all students receive the support they need to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

In particular, this role will be supporting a high needs students with physical impairment which will also include toileting and helping with mobility around the school.

Key Responsibilities:
Assist the teacher in planning and implementing lesson plans and classroom activities tailored to the needs of students with disabilities.
Provide one-on-one and small group support to students to help them complete assignments and engage in learning activities.
Support students with personal care needs, including mobility assistance, feeding, or other activities as required.
Help students develop life skills, social skills, and self-regulation techniques to foster independence and confidence.
Adapt classroom materials and activities to accommodate the learning needs of students with diverse disabilities.
Monitor student progress and behaviour, providing feedback to the teacher to ensure effective interventions.
Assist with the use of assistive technology and other tools to enhance learning.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and safe classroom environment where all students feel valued and supported.
Collaborate with other team members, including special education staff, therapists, and administrators.

Previous experience working with children, particularly those with disabilities, is highly preferred.
Understanding of various disabilities (e.g., learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, etc.) and how they impact student learning and behavior.
Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude toward working with children with special needs.
Ability to adapt to diverse learning styles and needs.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and parents.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply:
Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.

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.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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