<p><strong>About us &amp; the role:</strong></p> <p>St Brendan-Shaw College is a Catholic, co-educational school located in Devonport, North West Tasmania, catering for students from Years 7 to 12. The College is seeking applications to fill a specialise Teacher Assistant position supporting our Aboriginal &amp; Torres Strait Islander Student Support Coordinator as well as our students. The position works primarily between the hours of 8:30am - 3:00pm Monday to Friday during term times only.&nbsp;</p> <p>Teacher Assistants are accountable for providing effective, quality support to teachers in the delivery of defined educational programs and activities and interventions for students.</p> <p><strong>About you:</strong></p> <p>The Teacher Assistant - Aboriginal &amp; Torres Strait Islander support is required to demonstrate that they are:-</p> <ul> <li>Able to relate to students with varying needs, exercising judgment and discretion in undertaking duties</li> <li>Able to apply literacy, numeracy and reasoning skills to effectively undertake the role</li> <li>Able to support teachers in deliverying planned education programs encouraging supportive and inclusive learning environments for Aboriginal &amp; Torres Strait Islander students</li> <li>Able to promote awareness of Aboriginal culture within the St Brendan-Shaw College community</li> <li>Able to have an understanding of cultural diversity and needs of Aboriginal &amp; Torres Strait Islander students</li> <li>Able to collaborate and build relationships with knowledge sharers and the broader Aboriginal &amp; Torres Strait Islander community.</li> <li>Able to use initiative to resolve problems and conflicts in a constructive manner</li> <li>Flexible and dependable</li> <li>Teacher Assistant experience preferred</li> </ul> <p>Catholic Education Tasmania supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment directed at ensuring their safety and wellbeing. The successful candidate will require satisfactory registrations relevant to child safety. &nbsp;</p> <p>Salary will be in accordance with the Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement 2024.</p> <p>We demonstrate our commitment to Reconciliation by encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.</p> <p>An Application Package, including an Application for Employment and position description, is available through the link or via the College website at <a href="https://www.sbsc.tas.edu.au/aboutsbsc/employment" rel="nofollow">www.sbsc.tas.edu.au/aboutsbsc/employment</a></p> <p>For further enquiries please contact Kirsty Ballantyne, HR Manager on (03) 6424 7622</p> <p>Applications should be submitted via email to <a href="<a href='mailto:kchugg@sbsc.tas.edu.au?subject=Teacher%20Assistant%20-%20Aboriginal%20%26%20Torres%20Strait%20Islander%20Support%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>kchugg@sbsc.tas.edu.au</a>" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:kballantyne@sbsc.tas.edu.au?subject=Teacher%20Assistant%20-%20Aboriginal%20%26%20Torres%20Strait%20Islander%20Support%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">kballantyne@sbsc.tas.edu.au</a></p> <p>Applications close: <strong>Sunday 1 February 2026</strong></p>