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SalaryBurdekin School is a small rural special school that supports students from Prep - Year 12. We are seeking a dedicated Teacher Aide with an interest in supporting our students to access education and for all aspects of personal care and health support needs. This role is offered on a permanent part-time basis at 0.12 FTE and 6 hours per fortnight.Our Teacher Aides work alongside our team of dedicated teachers to provide every student with educational access to all facets of school life, including; academic, communication, social, life skill, mobility/positioning, and personal care support.Experience is not required, but would be well regarded. A willingness to learn and a can do attitude is all that is required as all necessary training will be provided. Additional temporary hours may become available to meet specific school needs.Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification TAOO2
Workplace Location Toowoomba region
Job ad reference QLD/DSR554125/24P
Closing date 11-Apr-2024
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Contact person Claire Cheyne
Contact details (07) 4790 3111
Access theAbout the Department of EducationThe Department of Education are 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 Burdekin SchoolBurdekin School is a State special school catering to students from Prep to Year 12, requiring highly individualised curriculum and support services. The school also has an Early Childhood Developmental Program which provides early intervention services for children not yet of school age who require developmental support. Our staff specialise in providing learning environments for students with a range of intellectual and multiple disabilities. Burdekin School caters to students with disabilities, from Gumlu, north of Bowen, to Giru, south of Townsville. We are committed to scaffolding work, social, and life skills of students preparing to transition to post-school options, and actively seek opportunities for our students to participate in the workforce and local community.About the RoleResponsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- 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.
- Maintaining anecdotal records on students for use in reviewing student's development.
- Displaying respect and empathy for students with high level needs.
- Displaying confidentiality, tact, reliability and sensitively to students and their families.
- The compiling and supervising of class rolls.
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
