Teacher Assistant - St Francis Flexible School - Hobart Campus
Continuing, Full-Time
Start date: 29 June 2026
About The Organisation
Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd currently educates over 2,700 young people in 22 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 10 other schools across Australia) and two Special Education Services Schools in NSW, with approximately 800 staff nationally.
Flexi schools serve young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which demand unique responses. They enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning environment through a methodology based on trauma‐informed practice, to co‐create a Common Ground using Operation by Principles, in which the principles of Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safe & Legal are embedded. Our special schools serve young people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.
St Francis Flexible School offers a full‐time and multiyear secondary education program for young people who have disengaged from mainstream schooling. Flexible Schools respond with a variety of flexible and innovative teaching and learning practices, including vocational planning and the development of social connectedness.
About The Role
The Teacher Assistant is responsible for providing effective, specialised educational support for Young People to enable enhanced learning outcomes and affective communication.
This role requires applying specialised knowledge, skills and expertise in specific areas of learning using diagnostic and theoretical techniques and acts under the directions of the Principal via the Head of Campus.
Teacher Assistants work mostly indoors in classrooms, libraries and other school buildings.
Essential
* A Working with Vulnerable People Registration
* Current driver's licence
Highly Desirable
* Understanding of and commitment to the values of a Catholic educational system of schools in the Edmund Rice tradition.
* Committed to supporting young people outcomes through a service orientation.
* Able to relate to young people with varying needs.
* Able to interact appropriately with colleagues, young people and parents for different purposes and in different contexts.
* Able to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships.
* Able to apply literacy and numeracy skills to effectively undertake role.
* Able to perform effectively in environments with competing demands.
* Able to participate in problem-solving and conflict resolution in a constructive manner.
* Flexible and dependable.
* Committed to professional integrity.
* Certificate IV in School Based Education Support (or equivalent).
* Current First Aid Certificate
What We Can Offer You
* Edmund Rice charism
* Small group sizes with a flexible approach to learning
* Induction, Wellbeing and Professional Development Opportunities
* Great team environment
EEO Statements
The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working with Vulnerable People Registration.
All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA's commitment to child protection policies and procedures.
Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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