Joshua Centre Classroom Aide (Autistic Education)

Independentschools; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Christian education institution in Tyabb is seeking a permanent full-time Classroom Aide to assist teachers and support autistic students in a differentiated learning environment. The role involves fostering individual strengths and promoting a passion for learning. Experience with autistic learners is essential, and applications close on October 31, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience working with autistic learners.
• Passionate about Christian education and supporting personalised learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the classroom teacher to build an effective learning environment.
• Support a differentiated curriculum that meets varying learning styles.
• Work with teachers to support personalised learning for autistic learners.

Skills

Experience working with autistic learners

Passionate about Christian education

Job description

Overview

Permanent Full Time Classroom Aide position at the Joshua Centre, Tyabb Campus. Commencing Term 1, 2026.

About the Joshua Centre

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

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the classroom teacher under their direction to help build an effective learning environment.
• Support a differentiated curriculum that meets varying learning styles and provide individualised or small group instruction.
• Work with teachers to support personalised, interest-driven, and strengths-based learning for autistic learners.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Experience working with autistic learners.
• Passionate about Christian education and supporting personalised, interest-driven, and strengths-based learning.

About Flinders Christian Community College

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.

How to apply

If this sounds like your next career move, we would love to hear from you. We will be reviewing and interviewing applicants as they come through so we encourage you to apply today.

For further information about the role please contact Ms. Belle Carlon, Dean of Teaching and Learning, at 03 5973 2000.

Applications Close Friday 31st October 2025, unless the role is filled prior.