Applications for this vacancy are restricted to existing permanent Department for Education, Children and Young People Teacher Assistants, Education Support Specialists and fixed-term Education Support Specialists who 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.

Duties

To provide support with the delivery of instructional practices and contribute to the improved learning outcomes of students, including high level instructional of 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 - Start date of 3 February 2025

Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

Hours per fortnight

14 hours per fortnight

Essential Requirements

• 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 (DOCX)

Information for Applicants (PDF)

How to apply

Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue '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 vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Hayley Shelton
Title: Principal - Redpa Primary School
Phone: (03) 6457 1292
Email: hayley.shelton@decyp.tas.gov.au