Teacher's Aide - Distance Education

Thornton, NSW, au on site Until 9/5/2026 First posted July 7, 2026 Last posted July 7, 2026
Job description

Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) 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 aspirations of people on the autism spectrum.

  • Engagement Type: Maximum-term contract for Semester 2, 2026
  • Purpose: Additional student learning, engagement and program support for the Distance Education program
  • Extension: Subject to operational requirements, funding and enrolment demand

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 varied 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 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.

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.

What we offer:

  • $37.73 per hour + superannuation 
  • Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
  • Employee referral incentives
  • Access to a wide range of discounts through Beny on everyday purchases
  • Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with Converge International.

This position is covered by the Independent Schools NSW (Professional and Operational Staff) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025.

To apply: Click on the green "I'm Interested" button, attach your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire; a cover letter is optional. We do not accept CV's directly via email.

Applications close: 20 July 2026.

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

Enquiries should be directed to: Kendra Balogh, Talent Acquisition Partner (Aspect Education), [email protected]

Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes, and are happy to individualise these.

Learn more about us: www.autismspectrum.org.au 

Compensation (from employer):
37.73 – 37.73 AUD (HOURLY)

About this role

Summary

Assist in delivering autism-focused distance education programs, supporting diverse student needs

Job title

Teacher's Aide - Distance Education

Experience level

none

Industry

education

Location requirements

Remote work possibly allowed; based in Thornton, NSW, AU

Salary

$37.73 per hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

effective communication

Preferred skills

experience with autismindividual plansfirst aid certificatedriver's license

Specializations

autismspecial educationindividual plansspecial needs
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Thornton NSW 2322, Australia

Hybrid City