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Company Description
Company Description
Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) 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.
At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant, where we seek to understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspirations of people on the autism spectrum.
Job Description
* Australia's largest national provider of autism-specific educational services
* Full-time, maximum term teaching position (5 days per week)
* Salary range is $84,770 - $122,294 p.a. plus superannuation (depending on accreditation level and experience) - includes a special education allowance
* Located at Aspect Treetop School at Ashford (Adelaide), South Australia.
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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
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Education
Aspect Schools are leaders in education for children on the autism spectrum K-12, leading the way in developing and applying innovative, evidence-based education approaches that create positive outcomes for autistic students and young people.
It's the perfect time to join one of our ten Aspect Schools as we embark on our exciting journey alongside Dr Lyn Sharratt to put focus on data, demonstrating growth of students learning and development. Our dedicated Educators are transforming the landscape of autism education, paving the way for brighter futures and boundless opportunities for our students.
About Our School
Aspect Treetop School provides placement for approximately 80 students on the autism spectrum from ages 4 to 16 years providing small class sizes and additional staff support.
Aspect Treetop School is proud to be the only autism-specific education program for students from Reception to Year 10 in Adelaide. We understand the uniqueness of every child, value their individual strengths, interests and aspirations and we celebrate the 'different brilliant' of every child.
Please visit the Aspect Treetop School webpage for further information.
Qualifications
What we are looking for:
* Teachers Registration Board of South Australia (TRB) registration to teach in SA
* Special Education qualifications preferred, but all applications considered
* Experience working with students on the autism spectrum, or with other intellectual disability (desirable)
* South Australian Working with Children Check clearance for paid employment
* You may be required to provide an international police clearance.
Additional Information
What We Offer
* Ongoing Professional Learning opportunities for advancement
* Full-time base salary of $84,770k - $122,294k (depending on qualifications, accreditation, and relevant teaching experience) + superannuation, pro rata for part-time employment or casual loading as applicable
* Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
* Employee referral incentives
* Access to a wide range of discounts through Blue Light Card on everyday purchases
* Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
This position is covered by the Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2020.
To apply: Click on the green "I'm Interested" button, attach your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire; a cover letter is optional. We do not accept CV's directly via email.
Applications should be received by 5:00pm on Friday, 27 June 2025.
Aspect reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process.
Next step after application submission: Eligible candidates will be invited to participate in a brief chat interview. This is similar to a first interview but you have the flexibility to complete it at your own pace. The interview consists of five questions and takes about 20 minutes. While it's best to complete it within 48 hours, you can pause and resume as needed. Check your junk or spam folder so you don't miss the email invitation in your inbox. Once completed, you will receive a personality profile highlighting your strengths. A member of the Aspect hiring team will reach out to you with the next steps or an update on your application, regardless of the outcome.
Successful candidates will be asked to provide their statements of service to calculate their remuneration step level. If you don't already have these, it's a good idea to request these from your previous employers now to ensure there is no delay in the recruitment process.
Enquiries should be directed to: Ian Stewart, Head of Learning & Wellbeing, Aspect Treetop School, 0468 648 747.
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.
Learn more about us: www.autismspectrum.org.au
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