Primary Years Classroom Teaching Assistant

About Us

Established in 2008 St Peters Lutheran College Springfield is a growing Kindergarten to Year 12 Co-Educational Day School of the Lutheran Church located in the master planned city of Springfield. Fostering contemporary approaches to teaching and learning St Peters has developed an enviable reputation in academic scholarship pastoral care and breadth of co-curricular programs through which it seeks to provide an exceptional student experience. Together academic staff and corporate staff provide an outstanding educational environment for students to grow and flourish.

About the Role

St Peters Lutheran College Springfield is seeking a dedicated and experienced Certificate III/IV qualified Teaching Assistant (Primary) to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and the Head of Primary Years to support high-quality teaching and learning. This role involves assisting with classroom activities supervising students and contributing to a nurturing inclusive environment that promotes the academic social emotional and physical development of all students. The successful applicant will play a key role in fostering positive respectful and trusting relationships with students and their families.

This is a Permanent Part-time position working 38 hours in a week for 40 weeks in a years during school Terms.

Key Responsibilities

As a Primary Years Teaching Assistant your role includes but is not limited to:

• Support teachers in delivering engaging learning experiences and preparing classroom resources.
• Under teacher guidance work with individual students and small groups to support literacy numeracy and inquiry learning and provide targeted support with diverse learning.
• Supervise students across classrooms activities and excursions to ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Assist with the administration of assessment classroom organisation transitions and day-to-day tasks.

What you Bring

• Certificate III/IV in Education Support or a related qualification
• Experience supporting learning in a primary school setting
• Strong skills in assisting literacy numeracy and social development of primary-aged students
• Sound understanding of classroom routines school policies and duty of care
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with teachers and contribute positively to a flexible team-based environment
• High level of professionalism including confidentiality respect for diversity and commitment to inclusive education
• Willingness to complete a Child Protection Training as required

How to Apply

To apply please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Position Description by clicking on theApplybutton provided. Applications close at 10:00am on 17 February 2026.

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received and shortlisted candidates may be contacted and interviewed prior to the closing date. The College reserves the right to appoint before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

A copy of the Position Description can be found below.

If you have any questions please contact Lia Sabri Head of Primary Years on

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