Teacher's Aide 4-40-TA-2

BUSY Ability; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Superannuation 12.5%

Parental leave 14 weeks

Long service leave 13 weeks

Internal advancement

Training budget

BUSY Benefits program

Sonder Wellbeing app

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The BUSY School on the Gold Coast is seeking a Teacher's Aide to support teachers and enhance learning outcomes for students at risk of disengagement. The role is part-time, based at the Southport campus, with school hours during term time (26 hours per week).

Not-for-profit employer offers generous salary packaging, superannuation, parental leave, long service leave and dedicated training to support professional growth and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse groups (students, parents, teachers, employers, government departments).
• Previous experience in youth support services or education sector.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities including qualitative and quantitative research.
• Ability to obtain Blue Card and National Police Check with no outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support Teachers to maximise learning outcomes for students requiring significant adjustments.
• Provide administrative support to The BUSY School.
• Contribute to a safe, supportive learning environment and assist with school operations.

Skills

Communication

Youth support experience

Analytical skills

Background checks

Job description

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.

The BUSY School is an 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.Our program has expanded to include The BUSY School Online (TBSO) offering flexible access to our program for all students across Queensland.

Each campus provides a supportive and safe learning environment for young people by providing them with an education program that includes vocational education and training (VET), work experience and opportunities for school-based apprenticeships and traineeships. Our team support the students to gain employability and transferability skills to increases their sense of wellbeing, resilience, belonging, academic achievement, career exploration and employment outcomes.

Our teams’ focus is centred at re-engaging our students to learn, remain eligible for a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and gain employment or further training outcomes upon student’s graduation from Year 12.

Job Description

About the position

The BUSY School actively engages young people who have disengaged or are at risk of disengaging from mainstream schooling or other educational programs. The Teacher's Aide role will support Teachers to maximise learning outcomes for young people who need significant adjustments and interventions to their learning program along with providing administrative support to the BUSY School.

This is a part-time role based at our Southport campus working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, school hours during term time only (26hours a week over 40weeks). This role is due to commence asap.

• Not for Profit (NFP)Salary Packagingup to $15,900 living expenses + $2,650 meal+ entertainment
• 12.5% superannuation
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• 13 weeks long service leave with access at 7 years
• Clear pathways for internal advancement
• Dedicated training budget for personal and professional growth
• BUSY Benefits program-retaildiscountsand access to Fitness Passport
• Enjoy work that genuinelyimpactslives
• Employee Assistance Program with Sonder Wellbeing App

Desired Skills and Experience

About you...

• Demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse groups (i.e. students, parents, employers, school personnel, training providers and government departments)
• Previous experience in a similar role within youth support services and/or education sector
• Analytical and problem solving skills including the ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative research
• Ability to obtain a Blue Card and National Police Check with no outcomes

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, veterans, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.