Education Support Officer

About the business

Arethusa College is an independent, co-educational school catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. We are accredited as a Special Assistance School with campuses located at across Southeast Queensland. We believe in providing an alternative approach to education for disengaged students. The College provides education which is innovative and meets the needs of the whole student, some of whom have learning difficulties and disabilities.  

About the role

Opportunities have become available for suitably qualified and experienced Educational Support Officers (Teacher Aide) at our Berrinba (Browns Plains) Campus.

The applicants will demonstrate a passion for education and the ability to support the delivery of innovative learning opportunities for students who have disengaged from mainstream school education. The role includes working alongside teachers with the planning and delivery of curriculum, and programs such as Literacy, Numeracy and Personal Development. An understanding of strategies for behaviour management and supporting students with learning difficulties is preferable.

Skills and experience

The successful applicants will have experience, or a genuine desire to work with disengaged young people in an educational setting.

The applicant is to hold a Certificate III or higher in Education Support. 

The applicants will be a team player, capable and competent in a support role, and be able to work in a Christian environment and participate within the Christian ethos of the College. 

The applicants will hold a Working With Children Card (Blue Card).

Applications to include a copy of a paid Working with Children Blue card, cover letter and detailed resume specifying preference of Campus location.