Teacher Aide (Temporary Part-Time, TA002)
Contract Dates: 5 March 2026 – 15 May 2026
Hours: 24 hours, over four days per week (6 hours per day)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
The position requires an additional 12.5% hours per week under the Standard Job Mode
The Gap State High School has a temporary vacancy within the Inclusion team to support students. The successful applicant will demonstrate skills across a range of areas or show the ability to learn quickly on the job, with training provided where required.
The Role
The duties of a teacher aide may include a mix of any activities listed below. This list is not exhaustive and you may be required to undertake other activities relevant to the nature and classification level of a teacher aide.
• Assisting students with learning activities under the direction of a teacher.
• Supporting students with high-level needs by displaying empathy, patience, and understanding.
• Working with small groups or individual students to support literacy and numeracy development.
• Maintaining anecdotal records to support monitoring and review of student development.
• Assisting students with special needs, which may include lifting, positioning, feeding, toileting, and dressing (training will be provided).
• Supporting student wellbeing, including administering first aid if qualified (the school covers costs to obtain/maintain this qualification).
• Assisting teachers and students during school excursions and sporting events.
• Perform playground supervision duties as per the timetable.
• Assisting with the preparation, organisation, and pack up of teaching materials and equipment.
• Supporting textile and cooking classes (e.g., compiling food lists, purchasing and storing materials).
• Helping students access learning materials and library resources.
• Assisting with stocktaking and the management of resources and equipment.
• Typing teachers’ notes and work programs.
• Photocopying, duplicating, and collating teaching resources and exam papers.
• Undertaking laundering and care of equipment as needed.
• Demonstrating effective teamwork, communication, and reliability.
• Displaying tact, discretion, and sensitivity when dealing with students and their families.
• Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties
How to Apply
Interested applicants are required to submit a brief resume and a maximum 2-page written response addressing your suitability to the position.
Applications close: 2pm Friday, 27 February 2026
Please submit applications to:
Brodee Scorer
Business Manager
Bscor0@eq.edu.au
For more information, see the Position Description below.