Job Description
Townsville Grammar School is one of the original Grammar Schools of Queensland. The Year 7-12 campus is located on the original site at North Ward. The School also operates two Junior School campuses, both offering Pre-Prep to Year 6, at Annandale and North Shore.
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Townsville Grammar School is a co-educational, non-denominational School with a current enrolment of approximately **** students, including 120 boarders (7-12), of whom approximately 25 are international students.
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As one of the eight original Grammar Schools in Queensland, Townsville Grammar School was established in **** and has offered boarding since this time. The School has a long-standing reputation as the leading academic school in Northern Queensland, also offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 11 and 12.
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Due to growing student enrolments, we are seeking an experienced Prep Teacher Aide to join our Annandale campus in a permanent, term-time only position. The working hours are six hours per day, five days per week.
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The Prep Teacher Aide duties include working with individual students and small groups in the classroom with a focus of literacy and numeracy, providing assistance to students with disabilities or learning difficulties and assisting in the supervision of educational activities under the direction of a teacher.
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To be successful in this role, you will require:
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The ability to work with children with a wide variety of needs.
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Good communication and interpersonal skills.
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The ability to maintain confidentiality.
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Minimum Certificate III in Education Support or other relevant qualification (highly desirable).




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Proficiency in the use of common computer software.
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Valid Working with Children Paid Employee Blue Card (mandatory prior to commencement).
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Eligibility to work in Australia (mandatory).
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Senior First Aid certificate.
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What we offer:
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Competitive remuneration and *****% superannuation contributions.
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Salary sacrifice options.
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Reduced tuition fees for children of permanent staff.
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Paid parental leave of 14 weeks after qualifying period.
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Access to free and confidential counselling via EAP for staff and family members.
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Discounted fitness club membership with Strand Fitness.
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Safeguarding & Child Safety
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Townsville Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. All staff are expected to uphold the School's child-secure values, maintain appropriate professional boundaries, and comply with the School's child-safety policies and procedures. Appointment to this role is subject to appropriate child-safety screening - including Working with Children Check (Blue Card) Check - where applicable, in line with legislative and regulatory requirements. The School adopts a rigorous and proactive approach to safeguarding and undertakes comprehensive pre-employment screening to ensure the suitability of all personnel. These processes include, but are not limited to, reference verification, identity confirmation, qualification validation, and professional registration checks.
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Our Child Safety and Wellbeing policies are available at: Policies & School Handbook | Townsville Grammar School

📌 Teacher Aide - Prep (Townsville)
🏢 Townsville Grammar School
📍 Townsville