Teaching Assistant - Primary School

SCEGGS Darlinghurst; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SCEGGS Darlinghurst in Sydney is seeking a full-time, permanent Teaching Assistant for our Primary School starting from the beginning of 2027. You will work under teachers and our Learning Support team to support the learning, engagement and wellbeing of students across Kindergarten to Year 6.

You will help students access learning, develop confidence and independence, and participate successfully in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Experience or background in Education Support or working with children would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support learning, engagement and wellbeing of students across Kindergarten to Year 6.
• Work with individual students and small groups in the classroom and targeted learning sessions.
• Provide scaffolding and learning adjustments, reinforce literacy and numeracy, and prepare teaching resources.

Job description

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.

In accordance with the Child Protection legislation, applicants for child-related work must have a current Working with Children clearance which will be verified online by SCEGGS prior to employment.