At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in a specialised educational environment with a focus on wellbeing and growth.
- Company: Join a passionate team at Autism Queensland, dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, health discounts, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive community with small class sizes and tailored learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the lives of autistic students while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Teacher Aide or in classroom support is essential.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Bring Your School-Based Experience and Make a Real Difference
The opportunity
- Permanent Part-time opportunity working five days a week.
- Apply your classroom support skills in a specialised educational environment.
- Experience AQ Brightwaters purpose-built campus - designed through the eyes of student's needs.
- Become part of a growing, connected, and close-knit community of dedicated professionals, where your contributions are valued.
- Make a difference with students through well-supported and personalised education programs.
- Small classes of 6-8 students.
- Benefit from a wide degree of support from an interdisciplinary team of teacher aides, therapists, wellbeing, and behaviour support practitioners.
"The single most important thing that I love about being a part of AQ is that there's such heartfelt passion to see change in the autism community"
Our P-12 independent school has six campuses across the state and is built on a strong foundation of Specialist Teachers, Aides and Allied Health Professionals.
Working in a collaborative environment, our dedicated teams offer a tailored, neuroaffirming approach to the learning experience of diverse learners.
Utilising functional skills and assessments, our Teacher Aides will 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.
Whether your experience has been gained in primary classrooms, secondary settings, or across both, you'll find a rewarding opportunity to utilise your expertise within a supportive, specialist educational environment.
From health and wellness programs to professional development, we encourage our staff to strive for a better balance.
- Access up to $18,000 in Not-For-Profit salary packaging+entertainment card.
- Look after your health through discounts to eligible Medibank private health insurance.
- 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!
- Gain meaningful experience through empowering autistic people, their families, carers, and the wider community.
- AQ Brightwater campus is committed to providing opportunities for supported professional growth, ensuring every team member can reach their full potential.
- Connect to a range of services with Access EAP including counselling, nutritional, legal and financial professionals.
- Be recognised for the difference you make through our Recognition and Rewards Program and AQ Annual Excellence Awards.
We welcome applications from experienced Teacher Aides seeking a rewarding opportunity to broaden their experience while making a meaningful difference in the lives of autistic people.
Seize this exceptional opportunity to be a part of an exciting and rewarding role working with one of Australia's oldest and most experienced providers of autism-specific education services!
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.
Teacher Aide in Sunshine Coast employer: Autism Queensland Limited
Autism Queensland is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, dedicated to empowering early childhood education professionals through impactful training and support. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we offer generous benefits such as salary packaging, health insurance discounts, and professional development opportunities, ensuring our staff can thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of young children and their families across the QLD coast.
