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.
Job Description
- Australia’s largest national provider of autism-specific educational services
- Multiple casual employment opportunities available
- $59.27 – 74.01 per hour (incl. allowances & casual loading) + superannuation
- Located at Aspect Macarthur School at Cobbitty, NSW or at one of the satellite classes in the region.
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What you will do
Aspect is a leader in education for children on the autism spectrum. Working at Aspect means you will be supported by a team of passionate professional educators. You will help create a learning environment that tailors to the individual needs of students through evidence informed best practice in autism. Class sizes are small and you always have the assistance of a dedicated teacher aide. You will work closely in a team that includes the student, family, teacher aide and other professionals such as our school psychologist, speech therapists and occupational therapists to develop and deliver quality learning programs. This wrap‑around multi‑disciplinary approach to support means that you will gain new skills and work experience that can help you reach your professional goals.
“Every day is so different from the last, I learn each day from the students… I love the diversity and uniqueness of each student and assisting them to learn in the way that suits them best. Aspect is amazing at student focused learning, I have never experienced such a nourishing learning environment with a strong child‑based focus. I truly enjoy every day, watching the student's anxiety fade and their creativity shine through.” – Teacher,
Aspect School
About the School
Aspect Macarthur School provides placement for approximately 110 students on the autism spectrum from Kindergarten to year 10. Our main site is located at Cobbitty with 6 satellite classes within the Catholic and Department of Education schools in the Macarthur area and another main site school in Coffs Harbour, NSW.
Qualifications – What we are looking for
- NESA registration to teach in NSW
- Special Education qualifications are preferred
- Experience working with students on the autism spectrum or with other intellectual disability (desirable)
- NSW Working with Children Check clearance for paid employment
- Depending on the school's location/requirements it may be essential to have a current driver’s licence
- A Light Rigid (LR) driver’s licence (desirable)
- You may be required to provide an international police clearance.
What we offer
- Ongoing Qualified Learning opportunities for advancement
- $59.27 – 74.01 per hour (incl. allowances & casual loading) + 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 (Teachers) Cooperative Multi‑Enterprise Agreement 2025.
Inclusion and Diversity
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.