POSITION: Teacher Assistant – Junior School.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal through Head of Fairholme Junior School.
REPORTS TO: Head of Learning Enhancement.
KEY FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Head of Learning Enhancement; Teachers; students; and parents.
We seek a committed, professional and appropriately qualified teacher assistant wanting to join the College community in the important field of learning support. Particularly, we seek an assistant with a demonstrated ability and interest in the support students of girls’ learning in the Junior school. The ideal candidate will be committed to longevity within the role and possess experience working with students with a variety of learning, social and emotional needs.
As a Teacher Assistant, under direction of the Head of Fairholme Junior School, you will undertake the following set of key responsibilities and understandings within College operations:
Ethos, Values and Culture
- Demonstrate support for and demonstrate personal alliance with the College’s Christian values and ethos.
-
Be skilled at working with students with a range of academic and social emotional needs of students.
-
Understand and enact appropriate professional boundaries – especially when working on a one-on-one situation.
Specific Duties
- Have experience in learning support for students in a school setting and be a pivotal member of the team that oversees and engages in student learning support for all students of the Junior School.
-
Work both independently and as a team member in supporting the learning of students requiring support, doing so under the guidance of teaching staff.
-
Assist students to gain greater confidence and competence in their learning, and organisation of their learning.
-
Demonstrate an understanding of the specific needs of students with academic and social emotional needs.
-
Have experience in delivering intervention programs.
-
Have a willingness to provide small group instruction.
Other Requirements
- A current blue card, first aid currency and appropriate teacher aide qualifications are required.
-
The Principal may require the Teacher Assistant to undertake other duties from time to time (subject to the person’s ability to perform such duties) and in keeping with their role.
Prospective candidates are requested to read the following documents prior to submitting an application.
As a College we are committed to the health and wellbeing of all our members and, in particular the welfare of all students in our care. As such, staff members are committed to prevention, identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect and adherence to the Child Protection Policy and the Staff Code of Conduct, both of which are available - .
Whilst such policies have direct relevance to boarding, coaching, nursing and teaching staff, all prospective candidates are requested to read the following documents prior to submitting an application. Our responsibilities to work respectfully and thoughtfully with all, and particularly the young people in our care, are shared across all staff, evident in our demeanour, as well as our adherence to policy requirements.
Successful candidates are required to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and must comply with all College policies and relevant legislation related to student protection.
- The ability to work collaboratively with work colleagues, and to communicate clearly and enthusiastically with staff, students, and families.
-
An ability to support and enact a restorative practices approach to conflict resolution is required.
As a member of the College, the successful applicant is required to follow all workplace, health and safety requirements that include but are not limited to:
- Adherence to and working knowledge of policy requirements;
-
Cooperation with audit, professional learning and training/drill processes;
-
Meticulous attention to reporting responsibilities and record-keeping obligations in relation to all workplace, health and safety matters.
The appointment is under the conditions of the Fairholme College Certified Agreement 2025 and will attract proportional time release and remuneration.
Fairholme College is a leading independent day and boarding school for girls from Prep to Year 12 in Toowoomba, Queensland. With a history dating back to 1908, the College is known for its academic achievement, Christian ethos, strong boarding culture, and commitment to nurturing each student’s potential.
Applications, which close on Monday 3 August 2026, should include a cover letter and include a full curriculum vitae (no longer than four A4 pages, font: Calibri, size 12) with the following details.
- Personal details including name, address, contact details, religious affiliation;
-
Relevant qualifications and recent professional learning activities.
-
Employment history and summary of tasks/duties.
-
Your alignment with the above listed College Ethos, Values and Culture; and
-
Names and contact details of 3 referees.
The College reserves the right to contact other persons who may have relevant knowledge of your qualifications and experience.
Applications Due: Monday 3 August 2026, care of
Applications to:
Mrs Colette Whell
Administration Manager
Fairholme College
PO Box 688
TOOWOOMBA 4350
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07 4688 4688
Selection Process
The interview panel will review applications and determine a short list. Non successful candidates will be advised via email once the interview process has been completed and the successful candidate appointed.
NB. Starting date will be negotiable for the successful candidate.
Proudly a College of the Presbyterian Church of Queensland
