Teacher's Aide

**Company Description** Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia)**is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven.

At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant®, where we seek to understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspirations of people on the autism spectrum.
- **_ Are you looking for a rewarding change, an opportunity to focus and support students in small class sizes with 6 children per class?_**:

- **_ Are you dedicated to making a profound difference in the lives of students and their families? _**:

- **_At Aspect, work with students and families to identify student learning goals, building their capacity to succeed and excel._**

You will help create a learning environment that tailors to the individual needs of students through evidence informed best practice in autism. A challenging, rewarding and varied role making a difference in the lives of children on the autism spectrum and their families. Develop your knowledge of autism and specialist education approaches. You will work closely in a team with other professionals such as our school psychologist, speech therapists and occupational therapists to develop and deliver quality learning programs.
**Qualifications** What you bring**:

- Experience working with students on the autism spectrum or other intellectual disability (desirable)
- Experience implementing Individual Learning Plans
- Knowledge of transitioning students into mainstream settings
- Certificate III in Education Support or other relevant tertiary qualification (desirable)
- Effective communication skills
- First Aid Certificate (desirable)
- Depending on the school's location/requirements it may be essential to have a current driver's licence (per relevant state legislation)
- A Light Rigid (LR) driver's licence (desirable)
- Capacity to travel across all sites in the area
- NSW Working with Children Check required
- You may be required to provide an international police check

Click here for the NSW position profile.
**Additional Information** What we offer**:

- Hourly rate of $35.76 for maximum term/ongoing positions, plus superannuation
- Casual hourly rate of $50.85 per hour (includes casual loading) plus superannuation
- Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
- Employee referral incentives
- Access to a wide range of discounts through _Blue Light Card_ on everyday purchases
- Discounted membership to fitness facilities through _Fitness Passport_
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with Converge International.
- This position is covered by the _Independent Schools NSW (Professional and Operational Staff) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025._
- Aspect reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process._