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Teacher Aide - Mount Cotton State SchoolEducation (Organisation site)Metropolitan South Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance DivisionApplications are invited for 2 Teacher Aide positions each 30 hours per week. One supporting Students with a Disability and one based primarily in Prep with additional hours supporting students with a disability and general classroom learning.The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity.About the SchoolCotton State School is proud of our school and its wonderful reputation as an outstanding school, catering for a diverse range of students. Established in 1876, Mount Cotton State School has been providing quality education to generations of families and enjoys strong ties with its local community. We currently have 620 students enrolled.About the RoleResponsibilities include:Assisting teachers and students with sporting activities and school excursions.Assisting with the management and stocktaking of equipment and resources.Communicating effectively and displaying a high level of interpersonal skills to function as an effective team member.Maintaining anecdotal records on students for use in reviewing student development.Displaying respect and empathy for students with high-level needs.Displaying confidentiality, tact, reliability, and sensitivity to students and their families.Compiling and supervising class rolls.Clerical assistance duties including typing teachers'' notes and work programs, duplicating and photocopying teaching materials, checking bus lists, collation and duplication of exam papers, recording of examination results, compiling students'' results records, and assisting in organizing off-site activities.Assisting in the supervision of educational activities under the direction of a teacher.Assisting in preparing, storing, making available, and clearing away teaching equipment and materials.Assisting teaching staff with playground and bus supervision.Collecting money from students for various school activities as required.Contributing to the welfare, health, and safety of students including the delivery of first aid. Where the teacher aide is required to administer first aid, they must be formally trained in the administration of first aid and keep such qualifications current. All costs associated with obtaining and maintaining qualifications would be met from school funds.Assisting students with special needs, which may in certain circumstances extend to moving disabled pupils, assisting with positioning, meals, toileting, and dressing of pupils unable to care for themselves. Suitable training is essential.Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.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 1-page written statement 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.Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions. #J-18808-Ljbffr