Teacher Assistant
Employment
Part time, Permanent
Subject
Support
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
28 September 2026
Posted 18 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
203.7
131.2 teaching · 72.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.6:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,522
Indigenous students
5%
Language other than English
11%
Girls vs boys
769 girls · 753 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
The Opportunity
We are seeking a compassionate, collaborative and dedicated Teacher Assistant, who is strongly committed to the ethos and practices of Catholic Education and possess a genuine desire to support the holistic development of young people to join our Inclusive Learning team. We have a permanent part-time position available working 3 days per week (17.49 hours per week), with the potential to increase to 5 days a week (up to 29.15 hours per week), commencing in Term 4, 2026.
As a Teacher Assistant in this dedicated role, you will work as part of our Inclusive Learning team, spending part of your day providing continuous 1:1 support for a student with extensive needs. Your primary focus will be maintaining constant supervision to ensure the student's safety, health, and personal well-being. Key responsibilities include delivering respectful and dignified personal care—including toileting and hygiene support—as well as daily medical care, such as diabetes management. Working collaboratively alongside fellow TAs and health support staff, you will foster a secure, reliable, and supportive environment where the student's physical and health needs are fully met with empathy and professionalism.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement 2024.
About You
As a Teacher Assistant you will:
- Relate empathetically to students with diverse and complex needs, delivering dignified continuous 1:1 support, personal hygiene care (including toileting), and meal assistance.
- Confidently…