Job Description

Commence or continue your Teacher Aide career with Autism Qld at our Brightwater school campus ‘AQ School Brightwater’ in Mountain Creek, Sunshine Coast!

• Permanent Part-time opportunity - We are open to applications from candidates who can work 5 days a week on a permanent basis.
• Experience AQ Brightwaters purpose-built campus - designed through the eyes of student's needs.
• 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, neuroaffirming approach to the learning experience of diverse learners.

Utilising functional skills and assessments, our Teacher Aides will provide support to a class of 6-8 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.

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

• Access up to $18,000 in Not-For-Profit salary packaging+entertainment card.
• 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. 
• AQ Brightwater campus is committed to providing opportunities for supported professional growth, ensuring every team member can reach their full potential.
• Connect to a range of services with AccessEAP including counselling, nutritional, legal and financial professionals.

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 then why wait? Apply today!

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.