Teacher Assistant – 2 positions

St Finn Barr’s Catholic School

Invermay, Tasmania

Part-time | 0.44 FTE & 0.39 FTE | Ongoing

St Finn Barr’s School is a Catholic co-educational school offering a Catholic Education to students from Kindergarten to Year 6. We have provided a quality, child-centred education for students in the Launceston area for 125 years.

At St Finn Barr’s we are a welcoming and inclusive school community where we believe all students have the right to grow to their full potential in a school environment that promotes Safe, Respectful and Resilient behaviours. Our staff are enthusiastic, highly dedicated and committed to the learning needs of each of our students.

St Finn Barr’s invites applications for two committed and compassionate Teacher Assistants to join our vibrant learning community.

About the Role

As a Teacher Assistant, you will work under the guidance of teachers and school leaders to provide high‑quality educational support. You will assist with learning programs, student engagement, classroom routines, and individualised support across a diverse range of student needs.

You will collaborate closely with teachers, students, families and volunteers, contributing to a positive and inclusive school environment grounded in Catholic values.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Student learning support through individual and small‑group assistance
• Contribute to the delivery of structured learning programs
• Assist with learning materials, preparation and organisation
• Support students with routines, behaviour expectations and ICT use
• Provide basic physical, social and emotional care
• Assist with excursions, special events and yard duty
• Communicate student progress, concerns and successes to teachers
• Support students with diverse learning, cultural and personal needs

Required Skills, Experience and Attributes

• Commitment to supporting student growth and wellbeing
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues
• Strong literacy, numeracy and reasoning skills
• Sound judgement, discretion and initiative
• Flexibility, dependability and professional integrity.

Qualifications

Required:

• Working with Vulnerable People Registration
• National Police Criminal History Check
• Accreditation A (or willingness to obtain)

Desirable:

• Cert III Education Support or Early Childhood Education
• Experience in specialised support areas (EAL, ATSI, MDT, food tech etc.)
• First Aid, Protective Handling or Manual Handling training
• Prior experience in the education sector

Why Join St Finn Barr’s Catholic School?

• Be part of a welcoming, mission‑driven school community
• Contribute to meaningful work that supports students, families, and staff
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive staff culture.
• Enjoy a role with variety and opportunities to make a real impact

Catholic Education Tasmania and St Finn Barr’s Catholic School are committed to supporting the rights of children and young people and providing a safe and supportive environment for them. The successful candidate will require satisfactory child safety checks and registrations.

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

We demonstrate our commitment to reconciliation by encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 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 are to be addressed to Damien Taylor, Principal, St Finn Barr’s Catholic School, and be submitted electronically via the Catholic Education Tasmania careers page by clicking ‘Apply’.

Applications Close: 9.00am Tuesday 21st July 2026

If you have any further queries regarding your application, please do not hesitate to contact Damien Taylor, Principal, via email: damien.taylor@catholic.tas.edu.au.