Teacher Aide

About Meridan State College

Meridan State College is located in Meridan Plains, Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast. Meridan State College has an established reputation as a high performing school with an emphasis on quality teaching and high standards of behaviour in a safe, supportive environment. Meridan is a Prep-Year 12 College and boasts a distinctive sub school structure which fosters the education of this broad age range of students in modern campuses, which have been purpose designed to cater for each cohort at their specific age of development.

About the Role

This is a TO2 progression position as per the Role Description. The successful applicant will be appointed to the TO2 classification with eligibility for progression to the TO3 once specific criteria have been met or demonstrated. Please note salary rate shown is reflective of TO2 to TO3 classification range.

In this Teacher Aide role, you will help teachers and students with various tasks. You will assist with sports events, school trips, and manage teaching materials and equipment. You will also help keep accurate student records and assist with roll call. Your job will involve working well with the team, communicating clearly, and being sensitive to students with higher needs.

Our College is seeking multiple temporary part time Teacher Aides to work across our Primary and Secondary campuses. Below are details of each vacancy:
Position 1 - 27 hours per week - Primary Campus
22 April 2025 to 12 December 2025. Rostered days will be Monday to Fridays.
Position 2 - 12 hours per week - SWD Secondary Campus
22 April 2025 to 12 December 2025. Rostered days will be Monday and Fridays.
Position 3 - 18 hours per week - SWD Secondary Campus
22 April 2025 to 11 July 2025 (possibility of extension). Rostered days will be Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Position 4 - 6 hours per week - SWD Secondary Campus
22 April 2025 to 11 July 2025. Rostered day will be Tuesdays.
Position 5 - 6 hours per week. Secondary
22 April 2025 to 12 December 2025. Rostered day will be Wednesdays
Position 6 - 30 hours per week. Local Relieving Teacher Aide covering short term absences. Must be willing to work across Primary, Secondary and SWD sectors.
22 April 2025 to 12 December 2025. Rostered days will be Monday to Fridays.
Position 7 - 24 hours per week. Local Relieving Teacher Aide covering short term absences. Must be willing to work across Primary, Secondary and SWD sectors.
22 April 2025 to 12 December 2025. Rostered days will be Tuesday to Fridays.

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

How to Apply

Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
A 1-pg written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

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).

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