Teacher Aide - Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre , Education

About the Department:

The Department of Education are 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 Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre:

We are a Department of Education school operating within the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre at Wacol. It is a multi-campus school that caters to both male and female students from across the state who are either on remand or have been sentenced for criminal offences. The school plays an important role in the community by providing young people in detention with the opportunity to gain knowledge, skills, and values that can enhance their capacity to pursue positive choices in the future. Candidates are encouraged to visit our website to learn more about our organisation. About the Role:

There are currently multiple vacancies available:

• 2 x permanent part time (0.92 FTE)
• 1 x temporary part time (0.92 FTE), until 13 December 2024, unless otherwise determined
• 1 x temporary part time (0.79 FTE), until 18 October 2024, unless otherwise determined

We are looking for competent Teacher Aides who can work across multiple disciplines (all-rounders) and Teacher Aides to work alongside our ITD, Hospitality or HPE Teams. The successful applicant will work under the direction of the teacher to assist in the classroom and support and encourage students in their learning.

The role of a teacher aide is incredibly varied, and you may be asked to provide specialist support in areas such as:

• Health and Physical Education: A Teacher Aide working with HPE teachers will assist in instructing students in sports, recreational activities and healthy lifestyle issues. The ideal applicant will have a background in the sports, fitness or recreation industry.
• Industrial Technology and Design: A Manual Arts Teacher Aide will provide assistance and support to the Manual Arts teachers by setting up equipment / tools / materials prior to classes; constructing project examples; completing maintenance of stock and equipment; general cleaning task and assisting students with their work during classes. The ideal applicant will have some experiencing in the building, construction or metalwork industry.
• Hospitality: A Hospitality Teacher Aide assists trainers in a kitchen environment where students have the opportunity to gain authentic work experience and training opportunities to produce catering menus showcasing Indigenous ingredients. While cooking industry quality food, young people make connections to the amazing knowledge of the world's oldest continuous living culture.

All-rounder Teacher Aides will provide support in the classroom across multiple disciplines, such as but not limited to:

• Language and culture for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students
• Specific learning needs
• Students with a disability
• Behaviour
• English as a second language
• Health and Physical education
• Secondary school subjects such as hospitality, science and technology, manual arts

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

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).

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