Teaching Assistant

The Role

Teaching Assistants at Trinity Christian School provide a key service to students requiring extra assistance

in their learning journeys. Teaching Assistants support teaching staff deliver specific education to students,

in a manner that is God honouring and consistent with the school’s vision to provide a Christ-centred

education in a learning community of Love, Nurture and Service.

Teaching Assistants work as part of a team under the direction and supervision of the Head of School and

Learning Support Teachers.

This is a part-time position.

Faith Basis of Appointment

We see the appointment of staff to Trinity Christian School as a ministry calling.

The ethos, aims and objects of a Christian School are based on:

> acceptance of the Lordship of Christ; and

> acceptance of the Bible as the revealed Word of God.

Within Trinity Christian School these are expounded in the Doctrinal Basis.

The Doctrinal Basis does not exhaust the extent of the beliefs of the School and its members. The Bible

itself, as the inspired and infallible Word of God, that speaks with final authority concerning truth, morality,

and the proper conduct of mankind, is the sole and final source of all that the School and its members

believe.

You must support the School in these areas and set an example of personal conduct and behaviour

consistent with the School’s beliefs and ethos as outlined in documents made available to prospective

employees prior to interview. Any appointment is conditional upon staff maintaining and demonstrating a

continuing firm personal belief and lifestyle consistent with the School’s Doctrinal Basis and the other

documents provided to staff, this being an essential condition of the appointment.

A Learning Centred Christian School

At Trinity Christian School we endeavour to make the link between our faith, what we do and how we

teach. We call our students and school community to grow “loving hearts, enquiring minds and generous

spirits”. At Trinity, how we teach must help our students in becoming who they were created to be in

Christ. How we teach should also bring a Kingdom perspective, set students’ minds on things above, deliver

meaning and show purpose.

The pedagogy in our classrooms at Trinity should engage enquiring minds, build questioning, allow for

grappling, exploring and reasoning. The students we teach should be given opportunities to grow and

serve, so they may see who they are becoming and their purpose. As we undertake to grow our learners

in both faith and learning, we must build in them the capacity to do so.

As stated in our Strategic Priorities for 2024 – 2027, we have a number of key areas of focus that we are

working toward:

Christian faith and growth

The spiritual nurturing of all individuals in the Christian faith, within a caring community of students, staff

and families united by vision, mission and values. A passionate focus on realising the transformative power

of the Gospel of Jesus, developing Biblical knowledge, and understanding and fulfilling the purpose of a

Christian life.

Excellence in education and learning

All students actively engaged, growing and thriving as learners in a learning centred school. Parent

partnership and student agency enhanced and supported. A commitment to educational excellence with

the creation and support of new ways of learning, varied student pathways and models of education, to

meet the needs of each learner.

Community and belonging

All students actively engaged, growing and thriving as learners in a learning centred school. Parent

partnership and student agency enhanced and supported. A commitment to educational excellence with

the creation and support of new ways of learning, varied student pathways and models of education, to

meet the needs of each learner.

Connecting with the world and shaping tomorrow

Ongoing design and formation of our 2030 learning environment for the community now and in the future.

A growth in our reach and impact on Christian Education nationally and globally, including shaping a

reputation as a centre for staffing development and excellence.

Key Areas of Responsibility

This position has regular part-time hours across the school week. Teaching Assistants are not required to

work during school holidays except for some Professional Learning (PL) in January each year.

Teaching Assistants are responsible to the Principal through the Head of School and the Business Manager.

The Principal determines the employment details, and day to day duties are negotiated with the Learning

Support Teachers.

> Provide support and assistance to teaching staff as directed.

> Provide learning support for student/s, both in class and one on one.

> Be responsible to Learning Support Teacher.

> Work in a team with teachers and other Teaching Assistants in the development, implementation and

evaluation of Learning Support programs.

> Attend staff meetings, professional learning conferences and devotions as required.

> Participate in school activities requiring staff involvement.

> Other duties as directed.

> Contribute to a safe and healthy workplace by:

> Following Work Health and Safety instructions and policies.

> Reporting accidents and hazards.

> Generally caring for own safety and that of others, including visitors, students, parents

> and volunteers that may possibly be affected by actions or inaction.

Contribute to a safe and healthy workplace by

> Following Work Health and Safety instructions and policies.

> Reporting accidents and hazards.

> Generally caring for own safety and that of others, including visitors, students, parents and volunteers

that may possibly be affected by actions or inaction.

Other duties

> Participate in and support the faith community of the School through prayer and communal worship

activities.

> Model the faith and values of the School in interactions with colleagues, students, parents and the

wider community.

> Attend staff meetings on days when rostered to attend for work.

> Attend the annual whole staff retreat.

> Attend devotions on days and times when at work. All staff are welcome to voluntarily attend staff

devotions outside of their allocated work times.

> Participate in school activities requiring staff participation.

> Other duties as required.

Selection Criteria
> A committed Christian and regular church attender.

> Good understanding of, and commitment to, the mission and philosophy of the School.

> Ability to show interest in the wellbeing of students as well as their social, spiritual and academic

development.

> Ability to support the learning of students as directed by the teaching staff.

> Experience in working with students who require additional educational support.

> Ability to work in a collaborative manner.

> Well-developed organisational skills.

> Sufficient skill in computer literacy to assist student learning.

> First Aid Certificate is desirable.

> Working With Vulnerable People card is essential.

> A Certificate IV in Education Support or similar is preferred.

Application Requirements

Applicants are required to complete the online application form and provide all the following which must

not exceed 4 pages in total.

1. Response to each of the Key Areas of Responsibility: Provide a written statement to each of the Key

Areas of Responsibility and 1-2 paragraphs responding to the Selection Criteria as a whole.

2. Curriculum Vitae, covering:

> Positions held (including details of present position), dates, scope of responsibilities and key

achievements.

> Details of education and professional training and qualifications and membership of relevant peak

body/professional organisation.

Certified copies of transcripts, degrees/other qualifications and certificates, and proof of registration with

any relevant professional organisations will be required should you successfully reach the interview round.

Applicants who are shortlisted after interview stage will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment

Declaration and apply for a National Police Check (at the applicant's cost).

Other Essential Requirements

Employment Conditions

Employment will be subject to the conditions of the current ACT Christian School General Staff Multi-

Enterprise Agreement 2021 or its replacement. The salary and classification for this position will be

dependent on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.

A Committed, Practicing Christian

Applicants must be able to demonstrate a personal faith and commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and a

lifestyle consistent with that faith, including an active commitment to a Christian fellowship.

Right to Work In Australia

Applicants must be Australian Citizens or hold a current and valid working visa. The School will not

consider sponsorship nor support a visa application process. Please do not submit an application if you

cannot meet this requirement.

Working With Vulnerable People Check

In keeping with the School’s policy and legislative requirements, any offer of employment is subject to you

providing a satisfactory Working With Vulnerable People check prior to commencing employment and

maintaining this for the duration of your employment.

Acknowledgement

The requirements of this job description are intended to describe the general nature and responsibility of

the work in this role. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks and

skills required of the job. Employees will also be required to follow any other job-related instructions and

school policies, and to perform other job-related duties requested by their Manager to support the

School’s compliance with its legislative obligations. The Manager may, through consultation with the

employee, vary the responsibilities of the position temporarily as required, but within the skills and

responsibility levels appropriate to the position.

Benefits of Working at Trinity Christian School

Trinity Christian School is an employer that promotes staff excellence and values the benefit that our

professional team bring to the school. In addition to the highly competitive remuneration and conditions

as set out in the MEA we offer the following additional benefits to our staff across the school including:

> Attractive salary packaging arrangements.

> School fee concessions K to 12.

> Free access to OOSH program for junior school students (12 yrs under)

> Generous annual Staff Development Award program.

> Access to an Employee Assistance Program.

> Access to annual influenza vaccinations.

Salary

This position will come under the terms and conditions of the ACT Christian Schools General Staff Multi-

Enterprise Agreement 2021 or its replacement and is classified under the Core Scale 2. Remuneration may

be negotiated.

Further Information

Applications close 12 October 2026 and are to be submitted electronically as a single PDF document as an

attachment to the online application form and will be assessed as they are received. The online application

form is accessed via the ‘Apply Now’ tab on the Employment page of Trinity Christian School website,

Employment Application Form | Trinity Christian School.

All confidential enquiries can be directed to the Deputy Principal, Eleisha Smyth by phone +61 2 6210 750

or email employment@tcs.act.edu.au

Trinity Christian School

34 McBryde Crescent

Wanniassa ACT Australia 290

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