Teacher Aide - Toowoomba West Special School

Join a supportive and inclusive team at Toowoomba West Special School. This Monday-Friday role (8:15am-3:30pm, 6hrs + 12.5%) involves supporting students with diverse learning needs through personalised, flexible approaches. We are a Positive Behaviour for Learning school, focused on reinforcing positive behaviours and helping every student learn in ways that suit them. Ideal for someone passionate about inclusive education and student success.

These positions are being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity with hours to be between 12 - 30 hours per fortnight.

About the School

Toowoomba West Special School is a vibrant and inclusive learning community committed to delivering high-quality education tailored to students with diverse learning needs. As a Positive Behaviour for Learning school, we focus on teaching and reinforcing positive behaviours while supporting each student's individual learning style, strengths, and pace. Our staff are dedicated to creating flexible, supportive environments where every student can succeed.

About the Role

As a member of the school support team, you will assist teachers in delivering a caring and supportive learning environment for students with diverse needs. This includes supporting individuals and small groups, preparing classroom resources, and assisting with student learning and wellbeing. The role also involves supervising students, supporting individual learning and behaviour plans, and assisting with health and personal care needs as required. Strong communication, teamwork, and a genuine interest in supporting diverse learners are essential.

Responsibilities include:

• 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 view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

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-page written statement outlining the knowledge and skills you bring to the role of Teacher Aide (You should use case examples to demonstrate your knowledge and skills). Use case examples to demonstrate your knowledge and skills.

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.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.