Casual Teacher Aide/Support Worker

About the Role

Toogoolawa School in Ormeau, QLD is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Casual Teacher Aide/Support Worker to join our team. Toogoolawa is a special assistance school for boys who have not successfully engaged in mainstream education and require a more flexible, supportive and relationship‑focused learning environment.

This casual role involves providing support to students with diverse and complex needs within a nurturing and structured setting. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting student engagement, wellbeing and learning, contributing to our mission to empower young people to re‑engage with education and reach their full potential.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assisting teachers in the classroom with instructional and non‑instructional tasks
• Providing one‑on‑one or small group support to students with additional needs
• Monitoring student progress and providing regular feedback to teachers
• Maintaining a safe, organised and inclusive learning environment

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with students with additional needs, preferably in an educational setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families and staff
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting the development of students with diverse needs
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Relevant qualifications in education, disability services, or a related field (desirable)

Child Safety and Compliance Requirements

Toogoolawa School is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all students and is a child safe organisation.

All successful applicants must:

• Hold a current, valid Blue Card (Working with Children Check) or be eligible to obtain one prior to commencement
• Comply with the School’s Student Safety and Wellbeing Policy, Code of Conduct, and all child protection procedures
• Participate in mandatory training and induction relating to child safety and wellbeing
• Maintain professional boundaries and uphold a safe and inclusive environment for all students

What We Offer

At Toogoolawa School, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and collaborative work environment. If you share our values and are excited to contribute positively to our school community, we encourage you to apply.

Please apply now to be considered for this Casual Teacher Aide/Support Worker role.