Primary Years Early Years Teacher Assistant

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.44 FTE)

Applications Close: 26 November 2026

Children thrive when they feel known, supported and encouraged. At St Peters, our Teacher Assistants play an important role in helping young learne...

- Close to Public Transport
- Permanent Part-Time, Term-Time Position
- On-Site Cafe and other Benefits

Children thrive when they feel known, supported and encouraged. At St Peters, our Teacher Assistants play an important role in helping young learners build confidence, develop independence and engage fully in school life.

We are seeking a caring, organised and proactive Early Years Teacher Assistant to join our Primary Years team. Working closely with classroom teachers across Years 1 and 2, you will help create a positive and well-organised learning environment where every student has the prospect to reach their potential.

About St Peters

St Peters Lutheran College is one of Queensland's leading independent coeducational schools, offering education from Prep to Year 12 across two campuses and a boarding community. Our Christian foundation, commitment to wellbeing, and focus on developing well-rounded young people underpin everything we do.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Primary Years, you will work collaboratively with teachers to provide classroom and learning support for students in Years 1 and 2. This is a permanent part time appointment (16 hours per week) commencing in January 2027.

This is a varied and rewarding role that combines student support, classroom assistance, resource preparation and administrative responsibilities.

Key responsibilities include:

- Supporting students in both one-on-one and small group learning settings.




- Assisting classroom teachers with the preparation and organisation of learning resources.
- Helping maintain a safe, supportive and engaging classroom environment.
- Supporting students with organisation, routines and daily learning activities.
- Contributing to the pastoral care and wellbeing of students.
- Assisting with classroom administration and record keeping.
- Building positive relationships with students, staff and families.
- Participating in College events, meetings, professional learning and Chapel services.

About you

You are an enthusiastic and compassionate educator who enjoys working with young children and supporting their growth and development.

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

- Experience working with primary-aged students, ideally in an educational setting.
- A Certificate in Education Support or similar qualification (desirable).
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- The ability to work independently while contributing positively within a team.
- Creativity and initiative in supporting teaching and learning activities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong time management and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- A commitment to ongoing professional learning and continuous improvement.
- Support for the Christian ethos and mission of St Peters Lutheran College.




- Join a respected and well-established co-educational school.
- Work alongside dedicated and supportive educators.
- Make a genuine difference in the lives of young learners.
- Access professional learning and development opportunities.
- Range of benefits include on site cafe and parking

If you are passionate about supporting young students and enjoy working in a collaborative school environment, we would welcome your application.

If you have any questions, please contact, Lisa Challenor, Head of Primary Years on or People and Culture on .

Eligibility requirements to work within a Queensland School

All Teachers in Queensland must be registered to teach with the QCT. To find out more about teacher registration requirements and processes please go to the QCT website here . All other employees must hold a current paid Blue Card / Exemption Card or be issued with a paid Blue Card / Exemption Card before commencing work. To find out more about Blue Card requirements or to submit an application for a Blue Card/Exemption Card please go to the Blue Card Services website here.

Affiliation: Lutheran
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

2250 Students
201 TeachingStaff
146 Non-Teaching Staff

St Peters Lutheran College (Indooroopilly) is a P-12 coeducational day and boarding college of 2,250 students. The Lower Primary with Years Prep–4 has three classes at each level. The Upper Primary provides a program tailored to meet the needs of students in Years 5–6. St Peters Junior High offers Years 7-9 students a program to support young adolescents. The Senior School provides a program for Years 10–12 with the International Baccalaureate Diploma offered alongside VET and QSA courses.

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📌 Primary Years Early Years Teacher Assistant (Brisbane)
🏢 Lutheran Education Australia
📍 Brisbane