Teaching Assistant

Posted: 04/11/2025- Closing Date: 16/11/2025- Job Type: Maximum Term - Part Time- Location: The Friends' School, North Hobart- Job Category: Teaching/Learning Assistant- **Join Our Community at The Friends’ School - Hobart**
- The Friends’ School, Hobart, is a leading Independent School in Tasmania offering a globally focused, high-quality education from Early Learning to Year 12. Guided by the Quaker values of Integrity, Simplicity, Equality, and Peace, we foster an inclusive, supportive and welcoming environment where students and staff alike can thrive.
- At Friends’, we believe in lifelong learning - not just for our students, but for our staff as well. A career with us means becoming part of a dynamic community that values collaboration, personal growth and meaningful contributions. Whether in the classroom or beyond, our team plays a vital role in shaping the future through education, innovation and care.
- If you’re looking for a workplace that inspires, challenges, and supports you, we invite you to explore the opportunities at The Friends’ School. Here, your work matters - not just to our students, but to the wider community and the world.
- **Why Work at The Friends’ School?**
- At The Friends’ School, we value our staff as much as our students. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a supportive and inclusive workplace with a strong focus on wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. We offer:

- **Wellbeing** - Free Employee Assistance Program, annual flu vaccinations and wellbeing initiatives. No cost use of Friends Health & Fitness (conditions apply).
**Financial & Leave Benefits** - Salaries are exclusive of super. Staff discounts on school fees. Paid parental leave, priority childcare access.
**Professional & Community Engagement** - Induction programs, social events and opportunities to contribute to outreach programs like Relay for Life, Loui's Van and Red Cross Blood Donation.
- More information on our community can be found on our Friends' School website.
- Join us and be part of a school that truly values its people.
- **About the Role**
The Friends’ School is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive **Teaching Assistant** to support the delivery of **Health and Physical Education, Outdoor Education, and Sports programs** for students in Years 7-12.
- This role will work closely with classroom teachers and faculty staff to provide high-quality learning support across a range of settings — from classrooms and sports fields to outdoor education environments.
- This is a **fixed-term, part-time position and**d**ays of work are flexible, depending on the needs of the faculty.
- **Key Focus Areas**:

- Promote and uphold the School’s **commitment to child safety**, ensuring any safeguarding concerns are reported through the appropriate channels.
- Support teachers in the planning and delivery of HPE, Outdoor Education, and Co-curricular Sports programs.
- Assist with the preparation and organisation of resources and equipment for each class or activity, ensuring safety and readiness.
- Provide supervision and support for students during classroom lessons, outdoor activities, excursions, and sporting events.
- Undertake safe transport of students and staff to and from off-site activities as required.
- Contribute to safety planning, including routine equipment checks and the development of **Risk Assessments**.
- Support teachers in implementing classroom behaviour and safety agreements and providing first aid when necessary.
- Assist in administrative and operational tasks as requested by teachers, and occasionally mentor new assistants or trainees.

**A full outline of responsibilities is provided in the**Position Description**.**:

- **Essential Qualifications & Requirements**:

- Commitment to **The Friends’ School’s Purpose & Concerns** and to creating a positive, inclusive learning environment.
- An understanding of the **10 National Child Safe Standards** and the ability to foster a culture of safety and respect for young people.
- Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Demonstrated capacity to support teachers in practical, classroom, and outdoor learning environments.
- Current **First Aid qualification** (or willingness to obtain).
- Current **manual driver’s licence**, with the ability and confidence to drive school vehicles and transport students safely.
- Demonstrated understanding of safety protocols and risk management in physical education and outdoor education contexts.
- Current **Working with Vulnerable People (Employment)** registration and a **National Police Check** (issued within the past six months).

**How to Apply**
To apply, please submit the following:

- A **cover letter** outlining your interest in, and suitability for, the role.
- An **updated resume** detailing your qualifications and relevant experience.