Are you excited by the opportunity to help establish a brand-new school community from the ground up?

Ridgeview Special School is seeking dedicated, student-focused and community-minded Teacher Aides to join our foundation team.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of creating the culture, systems and supportive learning environment that will shape our school for years to come.

Join us as we build something extraordinary together!

Why join us?

Joining a foundation school provides a rare opportunity to be part of building something meaningful from the ground up. Every staff member contributes to shaping the culture, systems, traditions and community partnerships that will define the school for years to come.

As a foundational Teacher Aide, you will help shape the daily experiences of students and families from the very beginning of our school's journey. Through your commitment, compassion and teamwork, you will contribute to a learning environment where every student is known, valued and supported to achieve their personal best. Together, we will create a school community where students thrive, staff feel connected and supported, and families experience a genuine sense of belonging from day one.

Applications from enthusiastic, student-centred and community-minded individuals who are passionate about supporting students with diverse abilities and needs are strongly encouraged.

What we offer:

- The rare opportunity to be part of a foundation school team.
- A supportive and collaborative workplace culture.
- The chance to make a lasting impact on students, staff, families and the wider community.
- The opportunity to help shape the culture, practices and traditions of a new school from its beginning.
- The opportunity to contribute to the development of a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student can thrive.




- The opportunity to help bring our vision of Two Schools, One Community to life through our partnership with Corymbia Reserve State High School.

Your opportunity:

As a foundation staff member, you will work alongside teachers to support students with diverse learning and personal needs, helping them build confidence, wellbeing and independence.

Based on a unique co-located campus with Corymbia Reserve State High School, you will contribute to the shared vision of Two Schools,

One Community, helping create an inclusive environment where every student feels valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their personal best.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide individual and small-group support to students under teacher direction, assisting with classroom activities, learning tasks and the preparation of teaching resources.
- Support students with diverse learning, communication, social, behavioural, sensory and wellbeing needs, using agreed strategies to develop their communication, social and emotional regulation skills.
- Assist students with personal care, health and mobility requirements where needed, maintaining dignity, respect and promoting independence.
- Foster positive relationships with students, staff and families while contributing to a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment through student supervision, transitions and school activities.




- Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to meet individual student needs and contribute ideas and practical assistance to establish the school's routines, systems and community traditions.

About you:

- Demonstrate a genuine passion for supporting students with diverse learning and support needs, recognising their individual strengths and potential to learn, grow and succeed.
- Show patience, empathy and understanding, with a strong commitment to student wellbeing, inclusion, dignity and respectful relationships.
- Possess strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Demonstrate adaptability, initiative and flexibility, with a willingness to contribute positively to a agile school environment and broader school community.
- Be committed to fostering student independence, engagement and participation, while embracing the opportunity to help establish a recent school community from the ground up.

To Apply:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
- Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

- Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)

Information Package for Applicants

SER707312_26P Role Description (PDF, 303KB)

Role Description

📌 Teacher Aide - Ridgeview Special School (Australia)
🏢 Education
📍 Australia