Deliver quality educational support for students enabling enhanced learning outcomes.

Teacher Assistants
A variety of positions (Kinder - Grade ********** hours per week

Sacred Heart Catholic School, Launceston
Part Time | Ongoing
Classification:Teacher Assistant, Level 2
Remuneration:$65,365–$84,666 + 12% Superannuation

Why Work at Sacred Heart Catholic School?
Sacred Heart Catholic School is situated in the centre of the city of Launceston. Our school is a double stream school with two of each grade level from Kindergarten to Grade Six. We have a total of 450 students and 55 staff members.
Our School is highly respected and recognised as a positive, pastoral and positive learning community. Our Staff are enthusiastic, highly dedicated and committed to the spiritual, emotional, physical, intellectual and social needs of our students learning. We help our students to feel secure and experience success, so they learn to view themselves as valued members of a community regardless of their level of ability.
Located in Launceston, a energetic regional city that blends historic character with modern innovation, offering a strong community focus, excellent services, and a thriving cultural and food scene. Anchored by the iconic Cataract Gorge and surrounded by productive agricultural regions, the city has become a hub for education, health, and creative industries.
We are currently seeking applications from innovative and enthusiastic Teacher Assistants who can demonstrate a commitment to the aims and philosophy of Catholic Education.
About the Role
The Teacher Assistants supports high-quality learning experiences by assisting teachers, guiding students and helping create an inclusive,



safe and engaging learning environment. This role suits a caring, adaptable and student-focused individual who enjoys working closely with children and supporting diverse learning needs.
Key responsibilities include:
Classroom support — Assist teachers in delivering learning programs.
Student assistance — Support students individually or in groups across various learning areas.
Intervention support — Provide individualised approaches, help identify learning needs and assist with progress evaluation.
Inclusive learning — Support participation for students of all abilities and backgrounds.
Learning materials — Assist with preparing, organising and distributing resources.
Technology support — Help students use ICT safely and responsibly.
Routine assistance — Support students with timetables, lockers, homework and behaviour expectations.
Personal care — Provide basic physical, social and emotional care; assist with meals, toileting and lifting when required.
Excursion support — Assist students during excursions and special events.
Monitoring & reporting — Communicate student progress, concerns and successes to teachers.
Behaviour support — Support students in line with school guidelines.

About You
You will demonstrate:
Commitment to supporting student outcomes




Ability to relate to students with diverse needs
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Effective literacy, numeracy and reasoning skills
Ability to manage competing demands
Initiative, discretion and constructive problem-solving
Flexibility, dependability and professional integrity

Essential Requirements
Valid Working with Vulnerable People Registration.
Current and satisfactory National Police Criminal History Check (NPCHC).
Accreditation A: Accreditation to work in a Catholic school or willingness to work towards.

Desirable
Certificate III in Education Support
Experience related to specific support activity areas eg food technology, MDT, EAL, ATSI etc.
Education sector experience
Current First Aid Certificate
Protective Handling Practices training
Manual Handling training

How to Apply
Applicants should submit:
A cover letter stating the reasons you are seeking the position.
A current copy of your Curriculum Vitae.
Provide a 2-page response to how you support the effective learning outcomes for students
Any other relevant information you wish to submit.

Applications close on Wednesday, 21 October **** at 9:00am.
Applications should be addressed to Brent Wilson, Principal, and submitted via theCatholic Education Tasmania careers page.
For enquiries, please contact Brent Wilson at ******

Applicant Information Pack
Sacred Heart Catholic School is situated in the heart of the City of Launceston, in Northern Tasmania. The School was founded by the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Presentation Sisters) In February ****.

📌 Teacher Assistants (Launceston)
🏢 Tasmanian Catholic Education Office
📍 Launceston