<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Location: Hunter Region, NSW</span></p> &nbsp; <div class="container"> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Australia's&nbsp;largest provider of autism-specific educational services</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;"><strong>Multiple casual teacher aide roles available</strong></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Excellent tax effective salary PBI packaging benefits</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Located at&nbsp;Aspect Hunter School at Thornton, NSW or at one of the&nbsp;satellite classes&nbsp;in the region</strong></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Aspect is committed to providing an autism-friendly workplace and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce. With 3.8% of our workforce on the autism spectrum and a strategic goal to keep growing our autistic workforce, this is a place where everyone can truly shine in their own unique way.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>A different brilliant</strong>®&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Share our passion for understanding, engaging and celebrating the strengths, interests and aspirations of people on the autism spectrum and discover a different brilliant®.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Our School's:</strong>&nbsp;Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) has grown to become Australia's&nbsp;largest national educational program for children on the autism spectrum, with 9 independent schools operating from 67 locations in&nbsp;NSW and South Australia catering to approximately 1,200 students.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>About the School: </strong>Aspect's Hunter School caters for students from Kindergarten through to Year 12 and deliver a mainstream school curriculum with embedded deliverable goals relating to each child’s individual learning areas.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>About the role: </strong>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&nbsp;autism and specialist education approaches.&nbsp;<a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ASPECT1/assets/12921258">Click here to view the Position Profile.</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities: </strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Be familiar with students’ Individual Plan (IP) outcomes/priorities</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Assist with classroom programs, positive behaviour support and community access programs</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Assist with the integration of students into less restrictive settings</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Be responsible for the welfare and safety of pupils in the classroom, playground, school activities or excursions and elsewhere in the course of professional duties and have ongoing 'duty of care' at all times</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Skills, experience and qualifications:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience working with children on the autism spectrum (desirable)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience implementing IP’s</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Knowledge of transitioning students into mainstream settings</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Certificate III in Education Support or other relevant tertiary qualification desirable</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience&nbsp;with people on the&nbsp;autism spectrum desirable</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Effective communication skills</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">First Aid Certificate desirable</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Depending on the school's location/requirements it may be essential to have a current driver's licence (per relevant state legislation)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">A Light Rigid (LR) driver's licence (desirable)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Capacity to travel across all sites in the area</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">NSW Working with Children Check required</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">You may be required to provide an International Police Check clearance</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What we offer:</strong> As a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), Aspect employees receive tax-effective salary packaging opportunities including $15,899 each year tax free. This means you can increase the value of your take-home pay. <span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span><a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ASPECT1510/assets/17625100"><span style="font-size: small;">Click here for a </span><span style="font-size: small;">summary</span><span style="font-size: small;"> of some of the benefits you can access when working at Aspect.</span></a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>To apply: </strong>Please include your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire as part of Aspect's online recruitment process. <span style="font-size: small;">Cover letter is optional.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">COVID-19 Vaccination is a condition of employment for all staff in Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect). For some roles, covered by Public Health Orders, the requirement is for staff to have two doses and the additional COVID-19 Booster. As part of the recruitment/interview process Aspect is collecting information related to your vaccination status to ensure we are in compliance with all government orders and directives.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Enquiries should be directed to: </strong>Emily Fell, Head of Teaching and Learning, 02 49225900.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>More information about Aspect: </strong><a href="http://www.autismspectrum.org.au/">www.autismspectrum.org.au</a><strong>.</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is committed to providing an environment free from abuse, neglect and exploitation of the people we support.</span></em><span style="font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;</span></strong></span></p> <div id="apply-now-button">Apply Now</div> </div>