Help Young People Reconnect, Engage and Succeed
At The BUSY School, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to re-engage with education and build a positive future.
We're seeking a passionate and supportive Teacher Aide to join our Shailer Park Campus and help students overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve meaningful outcomes.
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
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.
Hours: Part -Time, 24 hpw, Term Time - 40 weeks per annum + 4 weeks annual leave
Days of Work: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday - 8.30am to 3pm
Salary: Circa $53k per annum (prorata) + superannuation, with remuneration paid on a pro rata, 24 hpw, 44 week pa basis
Hourly Rate: $31.66
Key Focus Areas:
Supporting students during classroom activities and learning programs
Assisting teachers with learning resources and classroom preparation
Working one-on-one or in small groups to reinforce learning
Encouraging student participation, independence and self-confidence
Collaborating with teachers and support staff to meet student needs
Monitoring and reporting student progress and engagement
Maintaining positive relationships across the school community
Supporting student wellbeing and safety at all times
Why Join The BUSY School?
Make a genuine difference in the lives of young people
Work within a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team
Build strong community and support service partnerships
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
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Experience supporting young people in education, youth or community settings
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A proactive, organised and collaborative approach
Passion for helping students overcome barriers and achieve their goals
Essential Requirements
Certificate III or equivalent qualification in a relevant field (desirable)
Current Working with Children Check / Blue Card
Current National Police Check or ability to attain one
Eligibility to work in Australia or ability to attain one
Next Steps...
If you're passionate about helping young people stay connected to education, overcome barriers and achieve their goals, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help create brighter futures through education.
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.
