Education Support Classroom Aide Joshua Centre (Autistic Education)

Flinders Christian Community College Vic; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Onsite café / canteen

Salary packaging options

On-site OSH Club

Job summary

Flinders Christian Community College Tyabb campus invites applications for a Classroom Aide role in the Joshua Centre, supporting autistic students within a differentiated learning program. This is a full-time, permanent position commencing Term 1, 2027, involving assisting teachers under direction and delivering small group instruction.

You will hold a Certificate III Education Support or equivalent, have autism experience, and strong interpersonal skills with a current Working with Children

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Certificate III Education Support or other relevant qualification.
• Understanding of the role of Learning Support staff in schools; prior experience desirable.
• Proven experience or understanding of autism with practical strategies to support autistic children.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with students and colleagues.
• Right to work in Australia and a current Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the classroom teacher under direction.
• Provide individualized or small group instruction and support a differentiated curriculum.
• Contribute to an inclusive learning environment for autistic students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Autism understanding

Relationship building

Right to work in Australia

Compassionate and caring

Education

Certificate III Education Support

Job description

Tyabb Campus

Full-Time, Permanent

Annual Full‑Time Salary: $68,820 – $73,982 + Super
Pro‑Rata Salary (incl. 10 weeks leave): $60,906 – $65,475 + Super

Commencing Term 1, 2027

Applications are invited for the position of Classroom Aide in our Joshua Centre, from passionate and caring individuals with a strong commitment to Christian education. The successful candidate will be passionate about autistic education and have experience working with students on the Autism spectrum. This is a permanent, full‑time position based at our Tyabb campus.

The Classroom Aide will assist and support the classroom teacher working under direction. They will help build an effective learning environment by working with teachers to support a differentiated curriculum that meets varying learning styles and provide individualized or small group instruction.

This term‑time Classroom Aide role follows the school calendar and provides regular school‑holiday breaks throughout the year. Salary is evenly distributed, ensuring consistent pay while enjoying extended time off during holiday periods.

The Joshua Centre opened in 2022 and is a special purpose built educational facility for autistic students. The Joshua Centre is located within the Tyabb Campus and provides a differentiated learning program and universally designed environment, to cater and support to differing sensory profiles. We seek to see autistic students not just survive, but instead thrive, be bold and courageous in their learning, social connection and wellbeing in order to live a full and purposeful life.

Take a look and learn more here – https://www.flinders.vic.edu.au/the-joshua-centre

Flinders Christian Community College is a co-educational, non–denominational College with campuses located at Tyabb, Carrum Downs, and Mt. Martha offering education from K – 12.

Flinders seeks to achieve long term educational outcomes related to student understanding and dispositions for life‑long learning. The Christian values of the school provide a stable foundation for living in a changing world, and equip students to face the challenges of life with hope and purpose for the future.

Why Join Flinders

• Christ-centred community focused on student wellbeing and development
• Opportunities to grow both professionally and spiritually
• Beautiful school grounds surrounded by nature, providing a picturesque and peaceful environment for students and staff to learn and socialise
• We value families, eligible permanent and part-time staff may access a tuition fee discount for their children attending the College.
• Free onsite parking
• Access to an onsite café / canteen
• Staff recognition initiatives
• Access to salary packaging options
• Free flu vaccination
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program
• On-site OSH Club

About the Position

• Full-Time, permanent commencing Term1, 2027
• Assist and support the classroom teacher working under direction
• A Position Description has been included

What We’re Looking For

• Successful completion of Certificate III Education Support or other relevant qualification.
• Understanding of the role of the Learning Support staff in schools and prior experience in this field would be highly desirable.
• Proven experience or understanding of autism, along with practical tools and evidence informed strategies to support autistic children, whilst maintaining inclusive and positive environment for all.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with students and colleagues.
• Please note that applicants must have the right to work in Australia and hold a current Working with Children Check.

Applications close: 8 November 2026

Please note that the School reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.

Commitment to Child Safety

Flinders Christian Community is committed to the protection of all children and young people from all forms of abuse. All staff are required to provide referees, proof of identity and academic qualifications checks prior to employment. Adherence to the College’s child-safety practices, Code of Conduct andcompletion of regular child safe and other related training is mandatory for continued employment.