Teacher Aide (Mackay, School)

Autism Queensland Limited; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance discounts

Fitness Passport access for you and a1

AccessEAP counselling

Recognition & Rewards program

AQ Annual Excellence Awards

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Autism Queensland Mackay School is seeking casual Teacher Aides to join a close-knit team of professionals. The role involves supporting a class of 6 students with neurodiverse affirming practices and assisting in planning, teaching and assessment within flexible learning environments.

You will contribute to wellbeing, communication, and positive classroom management across several settings. The successful candidate will work within a supportive interdisciplinary team, including therapists and

Qualifications

• Experience in autism settings is advantageous.
• Ability to support planning, teaching, and assessment in adaptive learning environments.
• Commitment to neurodiversity affirming practices and holistic student growth.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, teaching and assessment in an alternative, flexible model of learning for autistic students.
• Assist a class of 6 students with neurodiverse affirming practices across environments.
• Promote student wellbeing and holistic growth through supportive learning environments and effective classroom management.

Education

Cert III in Education support

Job description

Autism Queensland Mackay School is looking for casual Teacher Aides to join a close-knit team of professionals.

• 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, neurodiversity affirming approach to the learning experience of diverse learners.

Utilising functional skills and assessments, our Teacher Aides will provide support to a class of 6 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.

As aTeacher Aide, you'll support the planning, teaching and assessment in an alternative, flexible model of learning for autistic students, embracing a holistic, strengths-based, and neurodiversity affirming approach as we strive to empower each student to thrive in an environment that fosters their individual growth.

“It’s a supportive environment, no matter what discipline you’re in.”

From health and wellness programs to professional development, we encourage our staff to strive for a better balance.

• 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.
• Connect to a range of services with AccessEAP 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.
• AQ Mackay campus is committed to providing opportunities for supported professional growth, ensuring every team member can reach their full potential.

If you've got experience in the field of Autism, a Cert III in Education support or equivalent qualification, and a passion for children's education

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.