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 undertake daily health and medical management routines, specifically diabetes monitoring and care (training provided).

- Possess the physical capability and confidence to manage personal care and mobility assistance safely.

- Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated TA team to ensure seamless handovers, consistency of care, and ongoing student support.

- Support teachers in delivering student-focused learning outcomes.





- Demonstrate strong literacy and numeracy skills to assist with learning.

- Uphold high standards of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and resilience.

- Build and maintain positive professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the wider school community.

- Perform effectively in dynamic environments with competing demands.

CET supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to providing a secure and supportive environment directed at ensuring their safety and wellbeing. The successful candidate will require satisfactory registrations relevant to child safety.

About Us

St Patrick’s is a Catholic co-educational Year 7-12 college of approximately 1,500 students with a strong academic culture that encourages individual students to develop to their full potential through a broad educational experience. The College is structured into a three-school model of learning, incorporating the Middle School (Years 7 and 8), Croagh Patrick (Year 9) and Senior School (Years 10-12). While each School has unique features and purposes, the tapestry which forms our College binds us together in academic, social justice and co-curricular excellence for all students. We are an energetic, positive and lively learning community, with supportive, highly qualified staff, outstanding facilities and with our focus on the growth of the whole person.

How to Apply

Further information about the role, together with the required St Patrick's College Application Form and application instructions, is available at https://www.stpatricks.tas.edu.au/our-college/employment or by contacting Human Resources on (03) 6341 9***.

To apply, please email your completed St Patrick's College Application Form, a current resume, and an introductory cover letter outlining why you wish to work at St Patrick's College and what you can bring to the role to **@stpatricks.tas.edu.au. Please do not apply through SEEK. We demonstrate our commitment
to Reconciliation by encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
to apply.

Applications close 9am Monday 28 September 2026.

📌 Teacher Assistant (Prospect)
🏢 St Patrick'S College
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