Teacher Assistant (Teacher Assistant)
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Support
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
24 April 2026
Posted 10 Apr 2026
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1,047
Total students
49%
Boys
51%
Girls
83.5
Teaching FTE
39.4
Non-teaching FTE
1,056
ICSEA value
71st percentile · Average SES
13%
EAL/D Background
2%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Position Details
Teacher Assistant
Mater Dei College has the opportunity for a full-time, ongoing Teacher Assistant to become an integral part of the College’s Learning Support Department, preferably joining us in Term 1, 2026.
We are seeking a vibrant, passionate, friendly, and confident individual who is committed to creating a welcoming and positive learning environment for students who need extra assistance.
The Teacher Assistant will be responsible for a variety of tasks that are inclusive of, but not limited to:
• Assisting with the implementation, development and delivery of teaching programs and lesson plans.
• Providing individualised help to students requiring assistance to deliver high-quality student-focused learning, particularly to students with Autism and ADHD.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date databases relevant to the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD).
• Coordinating therapy timetables and schedules by liaising with external therapists, staff and students to ensure minimal disruption to learning programs.
• Communicate relevant updates regarding changes in student needs to teaching staff and Heads of Year, under the guidance and direction of the Head of Learning Support.
• Monitoring students during various activities outside of the classroom including recess, lunch, sports, camps and excursions to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
• Supporting the teacher with the implementation of Individualised Education Plans, Curriculum Adjustment Plans and Behaviour Management Plans.
Selection Criteria
The successful applicant will be able to de…
Teacher Assistant
Mater Dei College has the opportunity for a full-time, ongoing Teacher Assistant to become an integral part of the College’s Learning Support Department, preferably joining us in Term 1, 2026.
We are seeking a vibrant, passionate, friendly, and confident individual who is committed to creating a welcoming and positive learning environment for students who need extra assistance.
The Teacher Assistant will be responsible for a variety of tasks that are inclusive of, but not limited to:
• Assisting with the implementation, development and delivery of teaching programs and lesson plans.
• Providing individualised help to students requiring assistance to deliver high-quality student-focused learning, particularly to students with Autism and ADHD.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date databases relevant to the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD).
• Coordinating therapy timetables and schedules by liaising with external therapists, staff and students to ensure minimal disruption to learning programs.
• Communicate relevant updates regarding changes in student needs to teaching staff and Heads of Year, under the guidance and direction of the Head of Learning Support.
• Monitoring students during various activities outside of the classroom including recess, lunch, sports, camps and excursions to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
• Supporting the teacher with the implementation of Individualised Education Plans, Curriculum Adjustment Plans and Behaviour Management Plans.
Selection Criteria
The successful applicant will be able to de…