Teacher's Aide

BUSY At Work; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee benefits

Job summary

The BUSY School in Coolangatta is seeking a dedicated Teacher Aide to support learning, wellbeing and engagement for students. You will work with teachers and small groups to reinforce learning and create a safe, positive classroom environment.

This part-time, term-time role offers 22.5 hours weekly on Wed–Fri, starting Term 1 2027, with opportunities for salary packaging and employee benefits within The BUSY Group, a long-standing community organisation committed to education and opportunity

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people in education, youth or community settings.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, organised and collaborative approach.
• Passion for helping students overcome barriers and achieve their goals.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students during classroom activities and learning programs.
• Assisting teachers with learning resources and classroom preparation.
• Working one-on-one or in small groups to reinforce learning.
• Encouraging student participation, independence and self-confidence.
• Collaborating with teachers and support staff to meet student needs.
• Monitoring and reporting student progress and engagement.
• Maintaining positive relationships across the school community.
• Supporting student wellbeing and safety at all times.

Skills

Experience supporting young people

Strong communication

Proactive

Organised and collaborative

Education

Certificate III or equivalent

Job description

Help Young People Reconnect, Engage and Succeed
At The BUSY School, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to re-engage with education and build a positive future.

We're seeking a passionate and supportive Teacher Aide to join our team and help students overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve meaningful outcomes.

About The BUSY School

The BUSY School is part of The BUSY Group, a not-for-profit organisation presenting nearly 50 years as a community partner providing employment services, vocational education and training, apprenticeships, mentoring, Inclusive Employment Support, and allied health services.

We are a growing independent Special Assistance School with 10 campuses across Queensland and New Zealand, providing an alternative program for Year 11 and 12 students who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education.

Each campus provides a supportive, safe learning environment and unique education model combining:

• Individualised education and wellbeing support
• Vocational Education and Training (VET)
• Real-world work experience opportunities
• School-based apprenticeships and traineeships
• Career pathway planning and employment connections

Our team works alongside students to provide wrap around support that helps them complete their secondary schooling, achieve their goals and transition successfully into employment, further training or higher education.

Part Time - Permanent

Coolangatta

Job Description

About this Opportunity

As a Teacher Aide, you will work closely with teachers and students to support learning, wellbeing and engagement. This hands‑on role involves providing classroom assistance, supporting students individually and in small groups, preparing learning resources and helping create a safe, positive and supportive learning environment.

• Part‑Time 22.5 hours per week
• Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
• Term‑Time 44 weeks per annum
• Term 1 2027 start date

Key Focus Areas

Supporting students during classroom activities and learning programs

• Assisting teachers with learning resources and classroom preparation
• Working one‑on‑one or in small groups to reinforce learning
• Encouraging student participation, independence and self‑confidence
• Collaborating with teachers and support staff to meet student needs
• Monitoring and reporting student progress and engagement
• Maintaining positive relationships across the school community
• Supporting student wellbeing and safety at all times

Why Join The BUSY School?

• Make a genuine difference in the lives of young people
• Work within a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Build strong community and support service partnerships
• Access salary packaging and employee benefits
• Join a purpose‑driven organisation focused on education, employment and opportunity
• Be part of a growing national school network

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience supporting young people in education, youth or community settings
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• A proactive, organised and collaborative approach
• Passion for helping students overcome barriers and achieve their goals

Essential Requirements

• Certificate III or equivalent qualification in a relevant field (desirable)
• Current Working with Children Check / Blue Card
• Current National Police Checkor ability to attain one
• Eligibility to work in Australiaor ability to attain one

This role will actively commence recruitment from the date of advertisement. The closing date of this ad is dependent on the appointment of the role.

The BUSY Group is an organisation that prioritises the safeguarding of children and all vulnerable people by actively adopting strategies that embed a culture of zero tolerance for abuse of any kind. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening including criminal history and relevant working with children checks.

The BUSY Group is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from First Nations People, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.