At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers in helping disengaged students thrive and succeed.
- Company: The BUSY School, a not-for-profit focused on empowering youth education.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, salary packaging, paid parental leave, and professional development.
- Other info: Part-time role with clear pathways for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in youth support or education, strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 31.66 - 31.66 £ per hour.
About The BUSY School… The BUSY School is part of The BUSY Group, a not-for-profit organisation providing employment services, vocational education and training, apprenticeships, mentoring, Inclusive Employment Support, and allied health services. The BUSY School is an 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. Our program has expanded to include The BUSY School Online (TBSO) offering flexible access to our program for all students across Queensland.
Each campus provides a supportive and safe learning environment for young people by providing them with an education program that includes vocational education and training (VET), work experience and opportunities for school-based apprenticeships and traineeships. Our team supports the students to gain employability and transferability skills to increase their sense of wellbeing, resilience, belonging, academic achievement, career exploration and employment outcomes. Our focus is centred on re-engaging our students to learn, remain eligible for a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and gain employment or further training outcomes upon graduation from Year 12.
About the position: 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. This is a part-time role based at our Ipswich campus working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, school hours during term time only (26 hours a week over 40 weeks). This role is due to commence ASAP.
BUSY Benefits:
- Above award, competitive salary; Circa $31.66/hr + 12.5% super
- Not for Profit (NFP) Salary Packaging up to $15,900 living expenses + $2,650 meal + entertainment
- 12.5% superannuation
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- 13 weeks long service leave with access at 7 years
- Clear pathways for internal advancement
- Dedicated training budget for personal and professional growth
- BUSY Benefits program - retail discounts and access to Fitness Passport
- Enjoy work that genuinely impacts lives
- Employee Assistance Program with Sonder Wellbeing App
About you:
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse groups (i.e. students, parents, employers, school personnel, training providers and government departments)
- Previous experience in a similar role within youth support services and/or education sector
- Analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative research
- Ability to obtain a Blue Card and National Police Check with no outcomes
Next steps: 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 prioritises the safeguarding of children and all vulnerable people by 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, veterans, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
Teachers Aide in Ipswich employer: BUSY Cloud HR
At BUSY At Work, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Our Southport office offers a flexible work culture, competitive salary, and numerous benefits including additional paid leave and a dedicated training budget for personal and professional growth. Join us in our mission to empower early childhood educators and contribute to the community while enjoying clear pathways for advancement and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing.
