Teacher Assistant

Teacher Assistant - Margate Primary School - 974395

Department for Education, Children and Young People
Schools and Early Years
Schools (Southern Region)

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 07 December, 2025 11:55 PM

Sunday 7 December, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 2

$66,766 to $71,857 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, part-time

Region:

South

Provide assistance to the teacher(s) by assisting with the supervision and learning of students. Provide support and assistance to students with high and/or additional needs including but not limited to students with physical and/or intellectual disabilities and students with behavioural issues.

About the Role

Provide assistance to the teacher(s) by assisting with the supervision and learning of students. Provide support and assistance to students with high and/or additional needs including but not limited to students with physical and/or intellectual disabilities and students with behavioural issues.

We are offering

- Fixed term - 2 February 2026 until 21 December 2026

- 11hours per fortnight - 40 weeks per year

- We are a child-safe organisation

- Pathways to grow your career

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Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for

- Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment

- College or TAFE studies in health and/or education support.

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online

- a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and

- a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.

- a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.

- The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au.

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Donna Belstead
Title: School Business Manager - Margate Primary School
Phone:(03) 6267 2238
Email:donna.belstead@decyp.tas.gov.au

About DECYP

Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.

We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.

- Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.

- Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.

- Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.

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