Inclusion Support Assistant (Primary & Secondary)

Inclusion Support Assistant (Primary & Secondary)

Position: Inclusion Support Assistant (Primary and Secondary)

Contract: Fixed-term, part-time (school hours), term-time only

Appointment Dates: Commencing as soon as possible

Hours: 31.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, as per the duty roster

Applications close: Friday, 4th September 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The school reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date or to reopen the recruitment process after the closing date if necessary, so early applications are encouraged.

Position Overview

Brisbane Montessori School invites applications from qualified Inclusion Student Support Assistants for a part-time, fixed-term, term-time-only position for the remainder 2026 school year, with the possibility of ongoing opportunities in 2027. The role is 31.25 hours per week across five days: Tuesdays from 8:00 am to 2:45 pm, and 8:15 am to 3:00 pm on all other days.

We warmly welcome applicants who are dynamic, engaging, and committed to supporting students with a positive and flexible approach. A willingness to embrace the Montessori philosophy is essential. Experience in social–emotional student support, implementing social skills programs, and working with students with learning difficulties will be highly regarded.

Essential Criteria:

• Certificate IV in Education Support or equivalent.
• Current Positive Notice Blue Card (Working with Children Check).
• Current First Aid and CPR Qualifications, or willingness to obtain prior to commencing.
• Experience working with children.
• Montessori qualifications are preferred; however, a willingness to embrace the Montessori philosophy would be considered.

Application Requirements:

Applications should be addressed to Eve Brown (Director of Inclusion Support) and include:

• An up-to-date resume outlining relevant qualifications and experience.
• A cover letter (maximum 1 page) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge, and personal qualities align with the key responsibilities of the role.
• The contact details for at least two confidential referees, both direct line managers. One must be a current direct line manager.

Should you have any queries about this opportunity, please contact: recruitment@bms.qld.edu.au

Subject line: Application – Inclusion Support Assistant(Primary & Secondary)

Child Safety

Brisbane Montessori School is committed to providing a child-safe and child-friendly environment. We support and respect all children to feel safe, be safe, and understand their right to be protected. All staff actively contribute to a school culture that promotes child safety and wellbeing in accordance with the Child Safe Organisations Act 2023 (Qld) and the 10 National Child Safe Standards.

About Brisbane Montessori School

Our 7-hectare school is nestled in a picturesque, private corner on the banks of the Brisbane River, beside Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Fig Tree Pocket. Just 14km from Brisbane’s Central Business District, BMS provides an unhindered and abundant learning space. Our purpose-built, organically inspired learning environments are designed to spark student interest, develop critical thinking skills, and foster a sense of achievement and self-worth in a non-competitive setting. Brisbane Montessori School began its journey in 1984 with just five children, one dedicated volunteer teacher, and a humble verandah as their first classroom. From these modest beginnings, our school has flourished and offers a dynamic, child-centred education for students from 15 months to 16 years. With exciting plans to open our senior school (Years 11 and 12) in 2027, we continue to grow, innovate, and inspire a love of lifelong learning. Accompanying BMS’ beautiful environment, you’ll be part of a vibrant and motivating Montessori team. We believe that the world needs curious, creative, compassionate, global thinkers.

Our structure is as follows:

• Parent Child Programme (PCP) Birth – 15 months
• Montessori Independent Toddler Community (MITC) 15 months – 3-year-olds
• Children’s House (3 – 6-year-olds)
• Lower Primary (6 – 9-year-olds)
• Upper Primary (9 – 12-year-olds)
• Middle School & Year 10 (12 – 16-year-olds)
• Senior School Years 11 & 12 (16 – 18-year-olds) (Opening in 2027)

What We Offer Our Employees:

• Working conditions under the current Enterprise Agreement.
• Opportunity to work in a beautiful, highly regarded Montessori setting across seven leafy hectares.
• First Aid and CPR renewal in July.
• Annual Flu vaccinations in April.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including Montessori pathways.
• Free onsite parking.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Our human resource providers also offer a range of retail and wellbeing discounts for Headspace, BCF, Myer, JB Hi-Fi, and more.
• A warm, collaborative staff culture in a welcoming Montessori community.

Further information about our school can be found at www.bms.qld.edu.au

Learn more by watching our Montessori Explained videos:

https://www.bms.qld.edu.au/enrolments/why-brisbane-montessori-school

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