Teaching Assistant

5 days ago


Hills District, Australia Warrah Full time

Posted: 08/08/2025

Closing Date: 08/09/2025

Job Type: Casual

Location: Hills District Sydney

Job Category: Other

Warrah is a disability services provider, based in North West Sydney. Inspired by the philosophy of Rudolf Steiner, Warrah has been offering quality supports and services for adults and children living with disability for over 50 years. Warrah is a vibrant community, enriching the lives of individuals through our broad range of services, which include Supported Independent Living (SIL), Community Support Services (CSS) and Warrah Specialist School. We also have a certified Biodynamic Farm and Farm Shop.

Warrah Specialist School, located on a beautiful rural property in Dural, NSW, provides individualised education for students with moderate to severe disabilities from Kindergarten to Year 12. As Australia’s only Steiner-based special needs school, we follow Rudolf Steiner’s Curative Education principles, offering a rich, therapeutic curriculum including woodwork, gardening, farming, arts, and life skills. We are part of Warrah, a not-for-profit supporting people with disability through diverse services.

We are seeking a compassionate Casual Teaching Assistant to help deliver nurturing, engaging learning for students with disabilities, including those with complex needs, challenging behaviours, and personal care needs.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Assist in teaching and supervision of students across classroom and outdoor activities
- Provide one-on-one and small-group support, including during tailored sessions, therapeutic activities, and integration programs
- Support students with personal care needs, such as toileting, hygiene, and mealtime assistance
- Assist students who display challenging behaviours, using positive behaviour support strategies
- Prepare materials and help maintain a clean, calm, and supportive environment
- Escort students to and from transportation and off-site activities
- Contribute to observations, record-keeping, planning, and meetings
- Participate in reflective practice, staff meetings, case studies, and professional development

**Desired Skills and Experience**:
**Essential Criteria**
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Current Working With Children Check (WWCC) and NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
- Current CPR Certificate
- Understanding of and commitment to the NSW Disability Services Act (1993)
- Respectful and compassionate approach to each student’s individuality and potential
- Ability to follow directions from the Principal and Class Teacher
- Willingness to work in a team-oriented, holistic, and creative school environment

**Desirable Criteria**
- Experience and/or training in Steiner/Curative Education or a related field
- Experience working with children with disabilities, including those with challenging behaviours and personal care needs

**Why Work With Us?**
- Join a supportive and passionate team in a beautiful rural setting.
- Work within a unique Steiner-based special education environment.
- Generous not-for-profit salary packaging, including up to $15,900 + $2,650 meal & entertainment card.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for well-being and confidential support.


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