Primary Teaching Assistant

SCEGGS Darlinghurst; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary above CMEA

Extensive professional learning

Free parking

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Other benefits

Job summary

SCEGGS Darlinghurst is seeking a caring and adaptable Teaching Assistant to support primary students from Kindergarten to Year 6 in learning and wellbeing. The role involves working under teachers and the Learning Support team to provide targeted support in classrooms and groups.

The successful applicant will assist with literacy and numeracy, reinforce skills, and help students access learning with individualized support. Commitment to the school’s Christian ethos is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in Education Support or working with children would be an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support learning, engagement and wellbeing of students from Kindergarten to Year 6.
• Assist students to access learning and build confidence and independence.
• Provide scaffolding and learning adjustments as needed; reinforce literacy and numeracy programs.
• Assist with organisation and positive learning behaviours and prepare teaching resources.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Collaboration

Education

Experience in Education Support

Job description

Are you keen to with teachers in supporting primary aged students in their learning and with their well-being?

A full time, permanent Teaching Assistant position is available in our Primary School from the beginning of 2027.

Working under the direction of teachers and of our Learning Support team, the Teaching Assistant will support the learning, engagement and wellbeing of students across Kindergarten to Year 6. The role will involve working flexibly with individual students and small groups, both within the classroom and through targeted learning and behaviour support, according to the needs of students and teachers.

The successful applicant will assist students to access learning, develop confidence and independence, and participate successfully in the classroom. This may include providing appropriate scaffolding and learning adjustments, reinforcing skills and concepts, supporting literacy and numeracy programs, assisting with organisation and positive learning behaviours, and preparing resources for teaching and learning.

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and adaptable person with strong interpersonal skills, initiative and the ability to work collaboratively with teachers and other staff. Qualifications or experience in Education Support or working with children would be an advantage.

The successful applicant will be committed to the full life of the School and supportive of its Christian ethos.

Why work at SCEGGS?

• SCEGGS remuneration package for staff is competitive and above CMEA salaries.
• These are paid in accordance with the candidate’s qualifications and level of experience.
• extensive professional learning
• free parking
• EAP
• a range of other benefits.