The Hutchins School, established in 1846, is an Anglican Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 day and boarding school in Hobart, Tasmania. We are an Anglican school whose supportive learning community works together to nurture humility, kindness, courage and respect.
Job Description
About the role
The Hutchins School maintains a tradition of developing fine young students prepared for today’s world who are balanced in intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social and physical skills. This is achieved through a strong boarding house culture and a pastoral care and wellbeing program, with participation in and reflection on a Christian life, a modern curriculum and a vast range of co-curricular activities.
We are looking to appoint a fixed term qualified Teacher Aide to join the team in The Early Learning Centre.
This role reports to the Director of Kindergarten and Children's Services and will work closely with classroom teachers to holistically support our students. This position will see you supporting students both individually and in small groups.
The fixed term 4 day (Mon -Thur) term time only role will be covering parental leave in pre kinder class starting in February until the end of Term 2, 2026.
Key accountabilities
Throughout the School day assisting the teacher to ensure that all students are playing safely, following classroom and School Rules and using appropriate social skills such as turn-taking and sharing.
Providing feedback to the teacher about any inappropriate student behaviour or misconduct.
Assisting students to go on bathroom breaks and to specialist classes, for example Library, Physical Education or Music.
Taking some form of instruction daily in independent or small group.
Participate as required in the student supervision roster during class break times.
General
Assist students with routine tasks such as toileting, shoelaces, clothes, lunches and belongings, putting notices in diaries.
Scribing or typing of student work when required.
Assist teachers with an evaluation of a student’s development. Discussing with the teacher individual student, classroom and school goals as well as any challenges that arise.
Provide one-on-one support or whole class support as directed by the classroom teacher.
Desired Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role you will:
Solve problems in a practical and timely manner.
Work well in a small team.
Completion of or actively working towards an ACECQA approved Certification III in Education Support or Diploma.
An understanding of the NQF, and EYLF
Proven numeracy and literacy skills
An understanding, gained through experience and/or attainment of formal qualifications, of health and safety in the workplace.
A current first aid qualification such as Provide First Aid in an education and care setting.
Ability to demonstrate basic computer skills and undertake word processing tasks in Microsoft Office software.
To view a full Position Description for this role, please click here(https://hutchins.elmotalent.com.au/uploads/hutchins/files/Teacher%20Aide%20Pre%20Kinder%20and%20Kinder%202025.pdf)
Applications
To apply, please upload your curriculum vitae and an application addressing the reasons for interest in the role and relevant experience.
Applications for this role must be submitted by 5.00pm Sunday 15 February 2026.
The Hutchins School is committed to upholding the Child and Youth Safe Standards and the Universal Principle for Aboriginal Cultural Safety. The protection of children and young people who attend our programs and services is our highest priority.
We require all applicants who are to work with children and young people to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment, a process that includes – but is not limited to:
a Registration for Working with Vulnerable People (RWVP) check; and
a national criminal history record check.
All staff at the School are required to hold a current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People for the duration of their employment with the School.
The Hutchins School humbly and respectfully acknowledge the Muwinina people of the South East Nation as the original custodians of the unceded kreewer lands on which Hutchins stands. As a school, we commit to walking together with Tasmanian Aboriginal people to pursue healing through Voice, Treaty and Truth-Telling.
