St Patrick's College · Tasmania
Teacher Assistant
SecondaryDiverse Learning / Special Needs
St Patrick’s College in Tasmania seeks a permanent part-time Teacher Assistant for its Inclusive Learning team from Term 4, 2026. The role is based in a Year 7–12 college and involves continuous 1:1 support for a student with complex needs, including personal care, mobility assistance and diabetes management; hours are three days weekly, with potential to increase to five.
- 1:1 support for a student with complex needs
- Diabetes management training provided
- Personal care and toileting responsibilities
- Permanent role from Term 4, 2026
Closes in 9 days
Applications close 28 Sept 2026.
Read the full listing and applyOpens Teachers On Net, where the school takes applications.
About the role
Permanent part-time Teacher Assistant in the Inclusive Learning team, beginning Term 4, 2026. The role is three days per week for 17.49 hours, with the possibility of increasing to five days and 29.15 hours, providing 1:1 support to a student with complex needs. Duties include supervision, personal care, mobility and meal assistance, diabetes management, and supporting learning alongside teachers and health staff.
What they’re looking for
- Experience supporting students with complex and diverse needs
- Confidence providing personal hygiene, toileting and mobility assistance
- Ability to manage diabetes care after training
- Strong collaboration with teacher assistants and health staff
- Sound literacy and numeracy for learning support
- Professionalism, discretion, resilience and reliable judgement
About the school
St Patrick’s College is a Catholic co-educational Year 7–12 college in Tasmania with about 1,500 students. It uses Middle, Croagh Patrick and Senior School settings, with a focus on academic achievement, social justice, co-curricular opportunities and students’ overall development.
How to apply
Complete the college application form and submit it with a current resume and cover letter through the employment page, or contact Human Resources for information; applications should not be submitted through SEEK. Applications close at 9am on Monday 28 September 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Diverse Learning / Special Needs
- Hours
- part time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 18 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Make a meaningful impact! Join our Inclusive Learning team in Term 4 supporting a student with complex needs. Part-time (3–5 days). Apply now! Permanent part-time role (3–5 days/wk) starting Term 4, 2026 Make a direct, meaningful impact supporting a student…”
The school
- Address
- 282 Westbury Rd, PROSPECT, TAS