Teacher Aide

Emerald State High School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teacher Aide to join our supportive team. As an inclusive secondary school catering to students from Years 7 to 12, we are proud of our strong academic outcomes and our commitment to helping young people achieve their goals. At Emerald High, we believe that positive, inclusive relationships built in partnership with families are key to student success. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting students to reach their full potential and grow into creative innovators and global citizens.

If you're passionate about education and want to help shape bright futures, apply now and be part of a caring, future focused school community.

About The School
Emerald State High School is a dynamic Years 7 to 12 school committed to providing quality education in a safe, inclusive and caring environment. With a wide range of subject offerings and a dedicated Special Education Program, the school supports diverse learner needs and aspirations. Guided by the motto "Every Student Has Success," Emerald High focuses on delivering engaging, challenging learning experiences. Strong partnerships with families and the community help students reach their full potential, preparing them to become confident, capable global citizens with the skills and values to lead purposeful, meaningful lives.

About The Role
As a Teacher Aide, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of quality education by working closely with teaching staff to assist with learning activities, classroom preparation, and student engagement. You will provide practical support to students both in and out of the classroom, including during playground supervision. The role involves working with students with diverse needs, supporting curriculum access, self-regulation, and personal care where required (training provided). You will demonstrate empathy, discretion, and strong communication skills, while working independently and collaboratively to achieve positive learning outcomes. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently are essential.

This is a permanent part-time role, working 60 hours per fortnight (0.79 FTE).

Your Responsibilities
As the Teacher Aide, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Display respect and empathy for students with high level needs
• Support students in and out of the classroom, including during playground duty
• Display confidentiality, tact, reliability and sensitivity to students and their families
• Assist with personal care needs as required, including general health and safety of students - training will be provided
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and students to support positive outcomes
• Support students with self-regulation and curriculum access
• Support the use of reasonable adjustments for students with disability
• Proven ability to work independently, achieving quality work outcomes
• Demonstrated high-level communication skills
• Efficient multi-tasking, time management and organisational skills

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to 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.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.  Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

Occupational group
Education & Training