04/11/2026

03/12/2026

Part Time - Permanent

Coolangatta

The BUSY School

Help Young People Reconnect, Engage and Succeed
At The BUSY School, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to re-engage with education and build a positive future.

We're seeking a passionate and supportive Teacher Aide to join our team and help students overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve meaningful outcomes.

About The BUSY School

The BUSY School is part of The BUSY Group, a not-for-profit organisation presenting nearly 50 years as a community partner providing employment services, vocational education and training, apprenticeships, mentoring, Inclusive Employment Support, and allied health services.

We are a growing independent Special Assistance School with 10 campuses across Queensland and Current Zealand, providing an alternative program for Year 11 and 12 students who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education.

Each campus provides a supportive, safe learning environment and unique education model combining:

- Individualised education and wellbeing support
- Vocational Education and Training (VET)
- Real-world work experience opportunities
- School-based apprenticeships and traineeships
- Career pathway planning and employment connections

Our team works alongside students to provide wrap around support that helps them complete their secondary schooling, achieve their goals and transition successfully into employment, further training or higher education.

Job Description

About this Opportunity

As a Teacher Aide, you will work closely with teachers and students to support learning, wellbeing and engagement.



This hands-on role involves providing classroom assistance, supporting students individually and in small groups, preparing learning resources and helping create a safe, positive and supportive learning environment.

- Part-Time 22.5 hours per week
- Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Term-Time 44 weeks per annum
- Term 1 2027 start date

Key Focus Areas:

Supporting students during classroom activities and learning programs

- Assisting teachers with learning resources and classroom preparation
- Working one-on-one or in small groups to reinforce learning
- Encouraging student participation, independence and self-confidence
- Collaborating with teachers and support staff to meet student needs
- Monitoring and reporting student progress and engagement
- Maintaining positive relationships across the school community
- Supporting student wellbeing and safety at all times

Why Join The BUSY School?

- Make a genuine difference in the lives of young people
- Work within a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team
- Build strong community and support service partnerships
- Access salary packaging and employee benefits
- Join a purpose-driven organisation focused on education, employment and opportunity
- Be part of a growing national school network





Desired Skills and Experience

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Experience supporting young people in education, youth or community settings
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A proactive, organised and collaborative approach
- Passion for helping students overcome barriers and achieve their goals

Essential Requirements

- Certificate III or equivalent qualification in a relevant field (desirable)
- Current Working with Children Check / Blue Card
- Current National Police Check or ability to attain one
- Eligibility to work in Australia or ability to attain one

Next Steps...
If you're passionate about helping young people stay connected to education, overcome barriers and achieve their goals, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help create brighter futures through education.

This role will actively commence recruitment from the date of advertisement. The closing date of this ad is dependent on the appointment of the role.

The BUSY Group is an organisation that prioritises the safeguarding of children and all vulnerable people by actively adopting strategies that embed a culture of zero tolerance for abuse of any kind. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening including criminal history and relevant working with children checks.

The BUSY Group is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from First Nations People, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

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