Job Description
Job Title:  Teaching Assistant
Posting Start Date:  21/10/2025
Posting End Date:  04/11/2025
Job Description: 

Position Title

Teaching Assistant

Job Summary

Caroline Chisholm College is seeking a caring and dedicated Classroom and Learning Support
Assistant to join our team on a temporary full-time basis from 27 January 2026 (Term 1) to 25
September 2026 (Term 3).

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.

Qualifications, Accreditations & Experience

The successful applicant will bring:

● A genuine commitment to the mission and ethos of Catholic education;
● Strong interpersonal and communication skills
● 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
● Experience in providing administrative support;
● A willingness to contribute to school life;
● A Certificate III or IV in School Based Education Support (either completed or currently
studying) or either studying/completing tertiary education studies.
● A valid Working with Children Check clearance (as required under NSW Child Protection
Legislation)

Benefits

  • Competitive remuneration and benefits
  • Up to 25% off school fees for your children
  • Wellbeing initiatives and resources
  • Professional growth and development opportunities 
  • Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees
  • State-of-the-art facilities and a supportive team

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 a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPDs Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children's Guardian here. Applicants wishing to work in any of the schools within the Diocese, either as a casual, temporary or full time employee, must be classified with the CSPD. If you are not already classified, you will need to complete the online registration for teachers process found on the CSPD Website.