Teacher Assistant Opportunities

Catholic Education Tasmania

 Schools & Colleges

About the TCEO

Catholic Education Tasmania is a community of thirty-eight schools and colleges serving over 17,000 students, their families and over 4,000 employees across Tasmania. We are seeking Teachers across our Tasmanian schools from Cygnet to Smithton to George Town. You will join an organisation that is driven by, it’s vision of Student Focused, Christ Centred, Learning for Life, our desire to provide a comprehensive, quality Catholic school curriculum of the highest standard and provide a professional service-oriented network of offices, teams and employees.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Teacher and Deputy Principal, you will provide the spiritual, academic and wellbeing needs of students through personal example, integrity and behaviour. We offer full time, part time, limited tenure and relief teaching opportunities throughout Tasmania.

Salary range: $63,461 - $80,772.

About You

As A Teacher Assistant within Catholic Education Tasmania plays a vital role in supporting the holistic development of students and strengthening the work of teachers in creating inclusive, nurturing, and engaging learning environments. Grounded in the Catholic mission, Teacher Assistants provide targeted learning support, adapt activities to meet diverse needs, and build positive, respectful relationships that help every learner flourish. They contribute to classroom preparation, small‑group and individual support, behaviour guidance, and the smooth running of daily routines, ensuring teachers are well‑supported and students receive the attention they need to thrive. As part of our commitment to safeguarding children and young people, all Teacher Assistants are required to hold a current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People

As a teacher within our schools, you will:

• Be a part of our journey to improve the learning achievement of every student in our schools.

• Develop and support a school culture that empowers students to think critically, discern wisely and value the search for truth.
• Create and maintain a safe and engaging environment to enable positive learning to take place.
• Be willing to participate fully in the life of the school.

Your Benefits:

• Personal Health Care Discounts
• Career and Leadership Growth: We offer tangible opportunities for leadership development and career progression.
• Authentic Catholic Community: A work environment where you can live out your faith and be encouraged daily.
• Excellent Resources: You will work with well-established and resourced Science of Teaching and Learning programs.

How to apply:

If you see yourself as a Teacher Assistant within Catholic Education Tasmania, simply send us your resume and a cover letter (no more than 1 page) outlining the qualities you bring to the role and why you are passionate about working as a teacher at our schools and colleges.

For further information in relation to the position, including an application package, head across to the Catholic Education Tasmania’s Teacher Assistant Recruitment website at https://catholic.tas.edu.au/teach-in-catholic-education

Applications Close: Thursday 31 December 2026 at 5:00pm

Catholic Education Tasmania are committed to supporting the rights of children and young people and providing a safe and supportive environment for them.  The successful candidate will require satisfactory child safety checks and registrations.

We demonstrate our commitment to Reconciliation by encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.