Brisbane South State Secondary College is currently seeking an exceptional and creative Teacher Aide to support our English, Humanities and Languages Department. As a Teacher Aide, you will play a vital role in supporting teachers and students to create engaging, inclusive and high-performing learning environments. This position is ideally suited to an organised and proactive individual who enjoys working collaboratively with teachers to support student learning and achievement.

The successful applicant will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to supporting every student's success while promoting our college values of Commitment, Inclusivity, Respect and Integrity.

This position is being offered in a Permanent Part-Time capacity (0.79FTE), 60 hours per fortnight.

About Brisbane South State Secondary College:

Brisbane South State Secondary College is setting the current standard for education, readying curious minds for their desired future, now and for the long term. Located in the heart of Brisbane's Knowledge Corridor, we are surrounded and supported by some of Australia's leading research facilities and institutions.

Strengthened by our collaboration with the University of Queensland, we inspire students to become future leaders, innovators and change-makers. Our commitment to excellence spans STEM(M), the arts, humanities, languages and global citizenship, ensuring every student is equipped with the skills and knowledge required for an evolving world.

Responsibilities:

As the Teacher Aide, your responsibilities will include:

Supporting Teaching and Learning

- Assisting teachers in the preparation and organisation of learning materials and classroom resources.




- Supporting students during classroom learning activities under the direction of a teacher.
- Working with individual students and small groups to support literacy, comprehension, research and learning activities.
- Encouraging student engagement, organisation and participation in learning.
- Supporting students with diverse learning needs to access curriculum and classroom activities.

Departmental Support

- Assisting the English, Humanities and Languages teaching teams with the preparation, development and organisation of learning resources.
- Supporting assessment processes through resource preparation, document collation and administrative assistance.
- Assisting with the organisation of excursions, cultural activities, presentations and curriculum enrichment programs.
- Attending excursions and/or sporting events and activities.
- Supporting departmental initiatives that promote literacy, global citizenship, intercultural understanding and student achievement.
- Assisting with the management, organisation and stocktaking of departmental resources and equipment.

Collaboration and Administration

- Collaborating effectively with teachers, Heads of Department and members of the Inclusive Practices team.
- Maintaining appropriate records and supporting teachers with documentation requirements.
- Assisting with clerical duties including filing, scanning, data entry, preparation of student resources and administrative support.




- Communicating effectively with staff, students and families while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

General Expectations

- Support the college vision of Every Student Succeeding through high expectations and positive relationships.
- Promote the college values of Commitment, Inclusivity, Respect and Integrity.
- Demonstrate reliability, flexibility, initiative and professionalism.
- Contribute positively to the culture of the college and work effectively as part of a team.
- Assist with supervision duties and Playground Duties as required.

The Ideal Applicant

- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
- A commitment to supporting student learning and wellbeing.
- The ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and families.
- High levels of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
- The capacity to show initiative, prioritise tasks and work independently when required.

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 2-page response to the 'How you will be assessed' section of the attached role description.
- Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in 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.

📌 Teacher Aide - Brisbane South State Secondary College
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 Brisbane