About this job
About the Department
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. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the College and Team
Brisbane Bayside State College is a school of approximately 950 students in the suburb of Wynnum West on the beautiful Bayside. At Brisbane Bayside State College, we are committed to providing high quality learning that caters for the diverse needs of all students. The college values its dedicated teachers and support staff, and has quality facilities and a strong community spirit.
The College motto is ‘Dare to be wise' which incorporates respecting ourselves, others & the community, as well as acting responsibly and ethically and valuing effort.
For more information about Brisbane Bayside State College please visit our website.
About the Role
Duties will include, but not limited to, the following:
- In class support for Literacy with identified students and students at risk.
- Working with small groups as well as individual students.
- Use of technology (e.g., Computers and iPads) when working with students.
- Playground duty as required.
- Communicating effectively and displaying high level of interpersonal skills to function as an effective team member.
- Displaying respect and empathy for students with complex needs.
- Displaying confidentiality, tact, reliability and sensitivity to students and their families.
- Assisting in the supervision of education activities, under the direction of a teacher.
- Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position, as directed by the supervisor or nominated delegate.
About You
Ideal candidate will have following skills, knowledge and experience:
- Effective communication skills, both written and oral, to support literacy instruction for students.
- Willingness to undertake specific training to enhance student support as necessary.
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 about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the 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.
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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.