Education Support Officer – Multiple Positions (2027 Contract, Term-Time Only)

The Sycamore School is an independent school for Prep to Year 10 young people from the autistic community. Its focus is on improving life quality outcomes.

The School provides a safe and inclusive, autism friendly learning setting aimed at achieving personalised learning goals and academic progression.

Using a strengths-based approach, innovative ways of teaching, evidence-informed strategies and the Australian Curriculum, the School provides a positive learning environment which is enhanced by quality teaching to assist each young person on their educational journey.

The Sycamore School is a place of celebration providing each young person with a spectrum of choice and opportunities to build independence to advocate for themselves and reach their potential.

THE ROLE

As an Education Support Officer (ESO), you will:

Support autistic young people within a holistic educational environment that is individually responsive, relevant and relational.

Assist teachers in delivering an evidence-informed, relevant and effective curriculum through the preparation of learning materials, supervision of learning activities and completion of associated administrative duties.

Support the implementation of individualised learning approaches that enable each young person to access and engage with the curriculum to their greatest capacity, develop independence and become confident, active members of their community.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Teaching and Learning Support:

Support the implementation of teaching strategies and programs developed by the teacher to enhance curriculum access, learning engagement, social participation and positive classroom management.





Work collaboratively with the teacher to deliver teaching and learning programs that respond to individual needs, strengths and abilities and maximise learning outcomes.

Develop an understanding of the Australian Curriculum and how it informs the teacher’s curriculum planning, assessment and reporting.

Collaborate with the teacher in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of learning activities for individuals and groups.

Support the teacher to implement differentiated teaching strategies and recommended adjustments that enable young people across the full range of abilities to access the curriculum and participate meaningfully in learning.

Support learning experiences using strategies appropriate to each young person’s physical, social, emotional and intellectual development, as directed by the teacher.

Assist individuals and small groups with teacher-directed learning activities, including the development of literacy and numeracy skills.

Support and monitor progress towards Personalised Learning Plan (PLP) SMART goals in collaboration with the teacher.

Provide timely, constructive and appropriate feedback to young people about their progress and achievements in relation to their learning goals.

Observe learning, engagement and behaviour, and communicate relevant observations and feedback to the teacher using approved systems and processes.





Maintain accurate records, data collections, reports and samples of work as required.

Autism-Informed Practice and Student Wellbeing:

Promote understanding, acceptance and respect for autism, drawing on relevant specialist knowledge to respond effectively to the individual needs of autistic young people.

Support the implementation of The Sycamore School’s Respect the Spectrum Framework to enhance access to the Australian Curriculum and participation in learning.

Implement positive behaviour support strategies and restorative practices, including facilitating reconnection, promoting emotional regulation and supporting positive relationships.

Contribute to a safe, inclusive, supportive and positive learning environment that celebrates neurodiversity and recognises the strengths, interests and aspirations of each young person.

Support the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all young people by maintaining an ongoing duty of care, actively working to prevent harm and following the School’s procedures for responding to concerns about safety or wellbeing.

Follow teacher-developed risk assessments and established Work Health and Safety (WHS) procedures to support the safe delivery of classroom learning, incursions, excursions and other school activities. Identify and report hazards and implement required risk controls.

Support the development of understanding, recognition and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages.

Collaboration and Communication:

Work collaboratively with teachers, colleagues, parents/carers and external stakeholders to support young people’s learning, development and wellbeing.

📌 Education Support Officer – Multiple Positions (Brisbane)
🏢 The Sycamore School
📍 Brisbane