Role: Behaviour Support Assistant
Status: Permanent / Full-time / Term time only
Location: The Sycamore School, Alexandra Hills Queensland
Role Commencing: Immediate start if possible

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. At The Sycamore School we believe in the promise and potential of each student, respecting their individualism as well as their unique and creative perspectives on our world. The Sycamore School provides a positive learning environment which is enhanced by quality teaching to assist each young person on their educational journey.

The Behaviour Support Assistant will embody the following:

Breadth and depth of understanding in positive behaviour support strategies.

Commitment to professional learning and continuous improvement.

Ability to motivate staff and influence the development of behaviour practices.

Outstanding professional practice, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Outstanding organisational skills, planning, analytical thinking capabilities.

Ability to sustain productive working relationships and partnerships.

Evidence of personal drive, resilience and integrity.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with staff empathetically to build trust and a positive learning culture.

The role:

As the Behaviour Support Assistant you will:

Support young autistic people in a holistic environment that is individually responsive, relative and relational.

Support and assist in the implementation of School-Wide Positive Behaviour support practices.

Support and assist in bringing about meaningful and positive change in behaviour young people's social, emotional and behavioural needs.

Responsibilities and duties:

Assist with behaviour support as directed by the Behaviour Specialist.

Conduct observations on key behaviours of concern to support the Behaviour Specialist

Support the Behaviour Specialist with creating behaviour guidelines.

Assist with behaviour escalations with the support of the Behaviour Specialist.

Provide information to the Behaviour Specialist around behaviours of concerns in each classroom.

Assist across the school in implementing classroom behaviour strategies with Behaviour Specialist supervision.

Report any behaviours of concern to the Behaviour Specialist.

Developing resources to support the implementation of strategies across the School's curriculum.

Input data into excel spreadsheets from the Schools internal behaviour reporting process.

Assist with data collection on behaviours of concern.

Support Behaviour Specialist with running of staff workshops.

Maintain and enhance professional knowledge and technical skills by keeping up to date with new development and relevant trends.

Support child protection procedures as per legislation and The Sycamore School's Child Protection Policy.

Support and operate within the values of The Sycamore School.

Perform other duties as directed.

Benefits:

Be part of a team that is providing a positive learning environment for young people from the autistic community.

Make your salary more tax-effective and increase your disposable income by opting into available Not-For-Profit salary sacrificing.

To be considered for the role you should:

Be studying towards a bachelor’s degree preferably in a related field (psychology, behaviour science or social science).

Have experience in working with autistic young people preferable or willingness to learn ASD specific techniques.

Have previous experience working in a school or education environment preferable.

Possess a Working with Children Check (Blue Card).

Have the right to live and work in Australia.

Applications should include:

A cover letter including a description of:

Your motivation and passion for improving the outcomes for all students.

Your experience supporting autistic young people in education settings.

The strengths you would bring to The Sycamore School team.

A resume (no more than 2 pages in length) including the details of at least 2 referees, one from your current place of employment and one from a previous place of employment.

If you have a passion for supporting autistic young people and are looking for an opportunity to make a difference in their lives, we invite you to apply to join our team at The Sycamore School.

Applications close 8am 14 July 2025. Suitable candidates will be progressed to interview and appointed prior to the closure date so we encourage you to apply early.

The Sycamore School is committed to:

Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all students and will provide a safe and supportive environment for students by taking all reasonable steps to promote the safety, welfare and wellbeing of students enrolled at our School and their protection from foreseeable harm.

Providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for all workers (including contractors and volunteers) as well as clients, visitors and members of the public. Hazards and risks to health and safety will be eliminated or minimised, as far as is reasonably practicable.