The BUSY School is preparing to open our first NSW campus in Gosford in January 2027, creating exciting opportunities for passionate Teacher Assistants to join our foundation team.
This is more than a classroom support role. It's an opportunity to help young people re-engage with learning, build confidence and experience success at school. As part of a new campus team, you'll work closely with teachers and support staff to provide tailored assistance that helps students overcome barriers, develop independence and achieve their goals.
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.
Job Description
About this Opportunity
As a Teacher Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting students to engage, participate and succeed in their learning. Working closely with teachers and wellbeing staff, you will provide individual and small-group support, assist with learning activities and help create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
You will build positive relationships with students, encourage participation, support learning adjustments and contribute to a safe and supportive school culture where every student can thrive.
Position Details
Full Time - 38 hours per week
Term Time - 44 weeks per year
Key Focus Areas
Support students individually and in small groups with learning activities
Assist students to follow teacher instructions and engage in classroom learning
Prepare and organise learning resources and classroom materials
Provide support during lessons and school activities to encourage participation
Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to meet student needs
Assist with educational adjustments and student learning goals
Promote student independence, confidence and self-worth
Build effective and positive relationships with students
Monitor and communicate student progress, participation and support needs
Maintain appropriate records and documentation as required
Contribute to a safe and positive learning environment aligned with child safety principles
Why Join The BUSY School?
Be part of a foundation team establishing a new campus and culture
Make a genuine difference in the lives of young people
Work within a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team
Help students build confidence, resilience and future pathways
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
You are passionate about supporting young people and believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of the challenges they face.
You bring patience, empathy and a genuine commitment to helping students engage with learning. You enjoy building positive relationships and working collaboratively with teachers and support staff to achieve positive outcomes for young people.
To be successful, you will have:
Experience working with young people, ideally within an education, youth or community setting
An understanding of the challenges facing disengaged, vulnerable or at-risk young people
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Effective organisation and time management skills
A commitment to supporting student wellbeing, learning and engagement
A relevant qualification (Certificate III or higher in a related field is desirable)
Current Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain) relevant for the jurisdiction
Current National Police Check (or ability to obtain)
Next Steps
If you're passionate about helping young people reconnect with education, build confidence and create positive futures, we'd love to hear from you.
Help shape a new campus, support students to thrive, and create life-changing opportunities for young people.
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.
