Talara Primary College is seeking an experienced, capable and passionate Teacher Aide to join our school team in the Special Education program; ST.AR.S (STriving towARds Success). The successful candidate will support targeted students with adjustments and their unique needs. This position is being offered in a Permanent Part-Time capacity (0.47FTE), 36 hours per fortnight.

About us:

Talara Primary College is a P-6 Education Queensland State Primary School which opened in 1998 with 300 students. Today Talara Primary College caters for around 1000 keen and enthusiastic students eager to learn. It is a young school which can be proud of its achievements.

Talara has earned an impressive reputation for its innovative curriculum which is recognised by both the school community and the wider educational community.

The school is committed to high standards in all areas of education. It is well served by dedicated, enthusiastic, caring and committed staff who most willingly and ably share their talents and abilities with students and other professionals.

Support for students with disabilities is provided through an inclusive model. All students are fully integrated into our regular classrooms. Eligible students are supported with an Individual Education Plan and additional teacher/teacher aide time. Ongoing parent involvement is an key aspect of our support.

Your opportunity:

- 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.

Responsibilities:

- Support teachers in delivering quality educational programs and preparing learning materials.
- Assist students with learning, development and classroom activities.




- Provide individual and small-group support in literacy and numeracy.
- Support students with special needs, including personal care, meals, toileting and mobility where required.
- Promote students' health, safety, wellbeing and independence.
- Assist with playground, bus and excursion supervision.
- Maintain student records, class rolls and other administrative tasks.
- Prepare, organise and maintain classroom equipment and learning resources.
- Support reading, storytelling, practical activities and hands-on learning experiences.
- Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with teachers, students and families.
- Demonstrate empathy, patience, confidentiality and respect for students with diverse needs.
- Follow relevant health, safety and supervision requirements, including maintaining required first aid qualifications.

Please refer to 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 evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description.
- Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the following questions:-

At Talara Primary College we are proud of our culture of care.
1. What skills, knowledge and experience could you leverage to perform strongly in this role?
2. Thinking of our high performing team culture, what could you bring to this role?

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 - Talara Primary College - Special Education Program (Northern Rivers)
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 Northern Rivers