Teacher Aide

About the Department
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About the School
Carbrook State School is a thriving primary school with an enrolment of 450 students. The school attracts students from the local community of Carbrook, located on the southern outskirts of Brisbane, in Logan City. Carbrook has the advantage of being in close proximity to the city as well as being located in a semi-rural area. The school, established in 1877 moved to its current location in 1987. The increased student population coupled with the significant building works of 2010 through the Building Educational Revolution has enhanced the scope and function of the school.

About the Role
As the Teacher Aide, you will:

• Contribute to the provision of a quality educational service by assisting and supporting teachers with the preparation and enhancement of learning materials and associated activities.
• Assisting teachers and students with sporting activities and with school excursions.
• Assisting with the management and stocktaking of equipment and resources.
• Communicating effectively and displaying high level of interpersonal skills to function as an effective team member.

The characteristics of a TAOO4 role include: specialised knowledge, limited direction, initiative and the application of judgement.

Teacher Aide TAOO2 level appointees will progress to classification TAOO3 level 1 by fulfilling the following criteria:

• Twelve months service at TAOO2 level 4.
• A minimum current competency standard of Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate III, or successful assessment against the required competency standards for the Certificate III in Education Support or agreed alternative.
• A current Senior First Aid Certificate or equivalent.

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 1-pg 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.