Autism Spectrum Australia

Teacher's Aide - Gables NSW

Summary

October 9, 2024
Full-Time
Temporary / Contract

 

Posted by

Lauren ROEBUCK

 

Job Description

What you will do: 

You will help create a learning environment that tailors to the individual needs of students through evidence informed best practice in autism. A challenging, rewarding and varied role making a difference in the lives of children on the autism spectrum and their families. Develop your knowledge of autism and specialist education approaches.  You will learn about the ACA which is Aspect's Comprehensive Approach to the way we support autistic people.  You will work closely in a team with other professionals such as our school psychologist, speech therapists and occupational therapists to develop and deliver quality learning programs.

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

  • Experience working with students on the autism spectrum or other intellectual disability (desirable)
  • Experience implementing Individual Plans
  • Knowledge of transitioning students into mainstream settings
  • Certificate III in Education Support or other relevant tertiary qualification (desirable)
  • Effective communication skills
  • First Aid Certificate (desirable)
  • Depending on the school's location/requirements it may be essential to have a current driver's licence (per relevant state legislation)
  • NSW Working with Children Check required
  • You may be required to provide an international police check

Click here for the position profile.

Additional Information

What we offer:

  • Full-time, ongoing positions (during school term-time only)
  • $34.72 per hour plus superannuation, in alignment with the Independent Schools NSW (Support and Operational Staff) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2021
  • Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
  • Employee referral incentive
  • Access to a wide range of discounts through Perkbox on everyday purchases
  • Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

To apply: Click on the "I'm Interested" button and attach your resume (not compulsory) and complete the candidate questionnaire; cover letter is optional. We do not accept CV's directly via email.

Applications should be received by 6 October 2024, however, Aspect reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process.

Autism Spectrum Australia

https://www.autismspectrum.org.au/
1800 277 328
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven. At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant®, where we seek to understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspiration of people on the autism spectrum.