Teacher Assistants 2026

Teacher Assistants 2026

St James Catholic College

CYGNET, TAS

Learning Support / Teacher's Aide

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time

Applications Close: 13 November 2025

Deliver quality educational support for students to enable enhanced learning outcomes.

St James Catholic College is located in the picturesque township of Cygnet and caters for the needs of approximately 300 students. We are a Kindergarten to Year 10 co-educational College, proud of our long-standing and well-respected relationship with the community.

Small class sizes enable staff to teach with a strong focus on the individual needs of each and every student. We pride ourselves on encouraging students to reach their full potential.

We are currently seeking applications from innovative and enthusiastic Teacher Assistants who are able to demonstrate a commitment to the aims and philosophy of Catholic Education for the following positions:

Teacher Assistant

Limited Tenure, part time (Term Time Only) 0.59 FTE

Commencing 2 February 2026 until 18 December 2026

Teacher Assistant

Ongoing, (Term Time Only) 0.47 FTE

Commencing 2 February 2026

About the Role

Our Teacher Assistants are responsible for the effective delivery of quality educational support for students to enable enhanced learning outcomes. These roles provide support to teachers in the delivery of defined educational programs and activities and interventions for students.

You will work collaboratively with other staff contributing to a school culture grounded in Catholic values and the mission of Catholic Education Tasmania.

This is an exciting opportunity for proactive, skilled individuals who enjoy a varied workload and thrive in a supportive, community-focused environment.

About you

You will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Be committed to the aims and philosophy of Catholic Education.
• Be able to articulate a commitment to learning and teaching
• Be willing to participate fully in the life of the school.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement 2024.

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

We demonstrate our commitment to reconciliation by encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

How to Apply

Full details on how to apply can be found in the Application Package.

The Application Package can be accessed via the Catholic Education Tasmania careers page.

Applications should be addressed to Elizabeth Radnidge - Acting Principal, and can be submitted via the Catholic Education Tasmania careers page by clicking ‘Apply’.

If you have any further queries, please contact Elizabeth Radnidge (Acting Principal)

via phone: (03) 62 951 541 or email: sjc.employment@catholic.tas.edu.au

Applications close: 8.00am Friday 14 November 2025

Applicant Information Pack

St James Catholic College

CYGNET, TAS

http://www.sjcc.tas.edu.au/

Principal: Joe Sandric

Affiliation: Catholic

Teaching Level: Combined

Gender: Coed

290 Students

32 Teaching Staff

22 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

A Kindergarten - Year 10 co-educational Catholic College located in Cygnet Tasmania, with a current enrolment of 290 students. For more information please visit our website: www.sjcc.tas.edu.au or find us on facebook search @StJamesCatholicCollege