Education Support Officer

Role: Education Support Officer / Teacher Aide

Status: Permanent, term time only

Location: The Sycamore School, Alexandra Hills Queensland

Role Commencing: 14 January 2026

The Sycamore School is an independent school for Prep to Year 10 young people from the autistic community. Our focus is on improving life quality outcomes. At The Sycamore School we believe in the promise and potential of each student, respecting their individualism as well as their unique and creative perspectives on our world. The Sycamore School provides a positive learning environment which is enhanced by quality teaching to assist each young person on their educational journey.

As an Education Support Officer (Teacher Aide) at The Sycamore School you will:

• Support young autistic people in a holistic education environment that is individually responsive, relative, and relational.
• Contribute to the provision of an evidence-based, relevant, and effective curriculum by assisting and supporting teachers with the preparation of learning materials, supervising activities, and completing administrative duties.
• Support the delivery of individualised programs so that young people will benefit from the curriculum to their greatest capacity and become empowered to be confident members of their community.

Some of your key responsibilities for this role include the following:

• Support the delivery of strategies and programs for young people, that the teacher has developed, to enhance their educational goals, curriculum access, learning engagement, social participation, and classroom management.
• Work collaboratively with the teacher to deliver teaching and learning programs designed to meet the individual needs of each young person to maximise their learning outcomes and engagement.
• Collaborate with the teacher to support the planning and evaluation of learning activities for individuals and groups.
• Support the teacher to use differentiated strategies to meet the specific learning needs of young people across the full range of abilities.
• In collaboration with the teacher, support and monitor each young person's Personal Learning Plan SMART goals designed to meet long-and short-term needs of each young person.
• Work with individuals or small groups, undertaking specific learning activities designed by the teacher, including supporting young people's literacy and numeracy skills.
• Support the class teacher with administrative, organisational, and preparation tasks necessary for the smooth running of the classroom and delivery of learning experiences.
• Demonstrate the highest standards of professional behaviour, exercise professional judgement and act in a courteous and sensitive manner when interacting with young people, parents or caregivers, staff, and the public.
• Be responsible for the safety, welfare and wellbeing of students, actively seeking to prevent harm to students by having ongoing 'duty of care' at all times.
• Implement positive behaviour supports and restorative practices, including facilitating reconnections and supporting emotional regulation practices.
• Create and maintain a supportive and safe learning environment that has an inclusive, and positive tone.
• Establish and maintain respectful collaborative relationships with parents/carers regarding their children's learning and wellbeing.
• Be committed to ongoing professional development and staying current with the latest research and best practices.
• Support child protection procedures as per legislation and The Sycamore School's Child Protection Policy.
• Support and operate within the guiding principles of The Sycamore School.

Benefits:

• Be part of a team that is providing a positive learning environment for young people from the autistic community.
• Be supported by a specialist team including a social worker, chaplain, behaviour specialist and behaviour support assistants.
• Support small classes of up to 12 students.
• Make your salary more tax-effective and increase your disposable income by opting into available Not-For-Profit salary sacrificing.

To be considered for the role you should:

• Hold a Certificate III or IV in Education Support.
• Have relevant work experience or be studying towards a teaching qualification.
• Possess a Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
• Have experience working with autistic young people.
• Have the right to live and work in Australia.

Applications should include:

• A cover letter including a description of:

• Your motivation and passion for improving the outcomes for all students.

• Your experience supporting autistic young people in education settings.

• The strengths you would bring to The Sycamore School team.

• A resume(no more than 2 pages in length) including the details of at least 2 referees, one from your current place of employment and one from a previous place of employment.

If you are a dedicated educator with a passion for supporting autistic young people, we invite you to join our team at The Sycamore School.

Applications close 8am on 26 November 2025. Suitable candidates will be progressed to interview and appointed prior to the closure date so we encourage you to apply early.

The Sycamore School is committed to:

• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all students and will provide a safe and supportive environment for students by taking all reasonable steps to promote the safety, welfare and wellbeing of students enrolled at our School and their protection from foreseeable harm.
• Providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for all workers (including contractors and volunteers) as well as clients, visitors and members of the public. Hazards and risks to health and safety will be eliminated or minimised, as far as is reasonably practicable.