Casual Teacher's Aide (Forestville)

**Company Description** Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) 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 aspiration 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 a confident, dynamic and passionate educator looking to specialise in autism?_
- _ Are you dedicated to making a profound difference in the lives of students and their families? _
- _Do you want to help students achieve their education and well-being goals with your expertise and passion?_
- _ 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 wide-ranging 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 learn about the ACA which is Aspect's Comprehensive Approach to the way we support autistic people. 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 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**:

- $49.13 + superannuation (includes causal loading)
- Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
- Employee referral incentive
- Access to a wide range of discounts through Perkbox on everyday purchases
- Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program

Successful applicants will be asked to provide their statements of service to calculate their remuneration step level.

Aspect reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process.

**_ Enquiries should be directed to _**- Talia Morgan, School Coordinator, 02 9454 8359. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qzv5h