About the Opportunity

If you are currently employed by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, please submit your application via our internal Careers Site on EmployeeConnect. We are excited to support you in the next step of your career.

St Thomas Aquinas Primary, Springwood is seeking a caring and dedicated Teacher's Assistant to join our supportive team on a Temporary part-time basis commencing January 2027! This position is 30 hrs a fortnight - 12 month contract. .

St Thomas Aquinas’s education is comprehensive. It takes into account the intellectual, spiritual, physical, social, and emotional aspects of each child. As a Catholic school the pastoral care of students and families is the main focus. This is reflected in the school motto “Love one another”. All of this takes place in a tranquil and relaxed environment with the natural beauty of the grounds, providing a perfect backdrop for your daily activities. We are confident that St Thomas Aquinas will make a lasting difference. 

Key Responsibilities

In this role you will work collaboratively with teachers and school staff to:

• Support the learning and wellbeing of students in classroom settings 
• Assist individual students and small groups to engage meaningfully with learning tasks 
• Contribute to the implementation of personalised learning plans 
• Support teachers in delivering curriculum and classroom activities including the use of technological devices and support aides to support learning Skills to assist in Diversity initiatives for student supported learning workshops 
• Help maintain an inclusive, positive and safe learning environment.

About you

• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and take direction when required
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• A caring, patient and supportive approach to working with students
• Working with Children Check clearance
• Relevant Tertiary Qualifications (desirable)

Benefits

As a valued CSPD employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools. But that's not all. We offer:

• Competitive remuneration

• Salary packaging 

• Wellbeing initiatives and resources

• Extensive growth and development opportunities 

• State-of-the-art facilities 

• Fitness passport

Interested? Apply Now! Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may close early if a suitable candidate is identified. 

The Organisation

CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.

Child Safeguarding Statement

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including holding a cleared NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and compliance with CSPDs Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students. For more information regarding WWCCs, click here.

Diversity Statement

CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.