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 dynamic regional city that blends historic character with modern innovation, offering a robust 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
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.
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
Manual Handling training
Applications close on Wednesday, 21 October **** at 9:00am.
Categories
School Support Employees
Teacher Assistant 1
Acknowledgement of Country
Catholic Education Tasmania acknowledges and deeply respects the Palawa people, the Tasmanian Aboriginal Community, and all Elders past and present.
We are committed to learning alongside our students and community in this place, lutruwita, and support the continued sharing of knowledge and Culture.
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📌 Teacher Assistants (Launceston)
🏢 Catholic
📍 Launceston