Teacher Aide

The Opportunity

• Part-time permanent opportunity available from Wednesday-Friday.
• Small classes of 6-8 students.
• Become part of a growing, connected, and close-knit community of dedicated professionals, where your contributions are valued.
• Wide degree of support from an interdisciplinary team of teachers, therapists, wellbeing, and behaviour support practitioners.

Our P-12 independent school in beautiful Sunnybank (Brisbane’s southside) is built on a strong inter-disciplinary foundation of Teachers, Teacher Aides and Allied Health Professionals. Working in a collaborative, supporting environment tapping into our market leading research to provide quality education and support to autistic students.

Utilising functional skills and assessments, our Teacher Aides provide support to a class of 6-8 students with neurodiverse affirming practices and principles across a range of environments. There will be a focus on enhancing the wellbeing and holistic growth of young people through the development of supportive learning environments, quality communication and effective classroom management.

Benefits

• Access up to $18,000 in Not-For-Profit salary packaging including entertainment card.
• Prioritise wellbeing through a discounted Fitness Passport with access to various fitness and aquatic centres all around the country – for you AND your immediate family!
• Look after your health through discounts to eligible Medibank private health insurance options, with singles through to family coverage options available.
• Gain meaningful experience through empowering autistic people, their families, carers, and the wider community.  
• Make a difference with students through well-supported and personalised education programs.

Requirements

• Certificate III in Education Support or equivalent qualification.
• Blue Card (WWCC paid workers)
• Current, recognised Provide First Aid including Provide CPR qualification.

If you are an accepting, encouraging, and caring Teacher Aide who is seeking to enrich their career in education while supporting a diverse group of students in their education journey with Autism Queensland, then this is the opportunity for you!

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

Autism Queensland strives to create environments where everyone has equal access to connect their greatest passions with their fullest potential, celebrating all people and their right to participate and belong. We ask that you please let us know if there are any adjustments you may need to ensure you are supported during our recruitment process.