Applications for these full-time vacancies are restricted to existing permanent Department for Education, Children and Young People Teacher Assistants, Educations Support Specialists and fixed-term Education Support Specialists that hold a permanent role within the Department. 

This is a Department built entirely for children and young people and their communities.  Our ultimate goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

Applications for this permanent process are open to existing DECYP Teacher Assistants and Educations Support Specialists only.

Duties

To provide support with the delivery of instructional practices and contribute to the improved learning outcomes of students, including high level instructional or differentiated support, small group work and student supervision in a range of key areas involving Early Childhood Education, Literacy and Numeracy, Special Education and Behaviour Support.

Period of Appointment

Ongoing - ASAP start date

Hours per fortnight

35 hours per fortnight

Essential Requirements

The Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013 requires persons undertaking work in a regulated activity to be registered. A regulated activity is a child related service or activity defined in the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Regulations 2014. This registration must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of this may be checked at any time during employment.

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment).
  
  
• Diploma Education Support or Associate Degree Education Support.

Desirable Requirements

NIL

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here:

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement of Duties (Word)

Information for Applicants (PDF)

How to apply

Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the 'Apply Now' button.

Applications, from individuals within the advertised scope, should include a written statement of up to 500 words and a 2 page curriculum vitae.

NOTE:

1. While applications are invited from employees as per the advertised scope, those applicants whose substantive salary is higher than the advertised salary will not be considered unless they indicate that they are prepared to accept a temporary reduction for the duration of the appointment.

2. The successful applicant is not eligible to receive expenses if they change the location of their residence.

3. All applications must include a valid email address for delivery of acknowledgement and other correspondence.

Applications should be made via the Apply Now button and submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

Applicants will receive an automatic email confirmation when an application is successfully received.

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au. 

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancies from the Contact Person.

Name: Lynette Burt
Title: Principal - Port Dalrymple School
Phone: 03 6382 0500
Email: lynette.burt@decyp.tas.gov.au