Junior School Teachers' Assistant
- Support students’ growth in a caring, inclusive environment
- Work closely with teachers to make a real learning impact
- Full-time, averaged to 46 weeks per year
Welcome to the community of Abbotsleigh. Abbotsleigh is a Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 Anglican day and Boarding school for girls located on the upper north shore in Wahroonga. Abbotsleigh girls love to learn and lead and are empowered to be independent, collaborative and courageous trailblazers who make a positive impact on our world today and tomorrow.
‘With education, women can do, or be, anything.’ (Miss Betty Archdale, 6th Headmistress 1958 – 1970)
Start ASAP | Full-time during term time, averaged to 46 weeks
Our Junior School Teachers' Assistants assist with the delivery of classroom activities as well as targeted intervention programs designed for identified students. This position requires working collaboratively with teaching staff to reinforce key learning concepts, provide differentiated support and help students build confidence and independence in their learning. In addition to working directly with students, the Junior School Teachers’ Assistant provides administrative support to teaching teams, contributing to the smooth and effective operation of the Junior School.
What You’ll Do• Delivery of literacy and numeracy support programs,eg MacqLIt, Numicon
• Supporting teachers in the classroom with reading groups, maths challenges, art programs etc
• Preparation of materials and resources to support lesson delivery
• Maintain records of student progress, attendance and specific needs
• Support lead teachers in managing classroom behaviour to create a conducive learning atmosphere
• Provide administrative support to the Junior School teaching teams
What You’ll Bring
• Experience working with and caring for young girls
• Demonstrated interest in working with students with diverse and additional needs
• Experience in the delivery of literacy and numeracy support programs
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• High-level attention to detail, ensuring accuracy of information in documentation
• Competence with Microsoft Office
Why Join Abbotsleigh?
• Work with curious, motivated students
• Be part of a highly motivated and collegial staff community
• Access generous professional development opportunities
• Enjoy state-of-the-art, purpose-built facilities
Abbotsleigh's Commitment to Child Protection
Abbotsleigh is a ‘Child Safe Organisation' committed to ensuring the safety, welfare, and well-being of all children and young people at the School and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm. All children and young people who come to Abbotsleigh have a right to feel and be safe.
All successful applicants will undergo employment screening through the Office of the Children’s Guardian and must hold a current Working with Children Check.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV, cover letter and contact details of two referees. Applications close 23 March 2026.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and early engagement may occur before the closing date. All applications will be screened for AI-generated content. Submissions identified as primarily AI-generated may be subject to additional verification or disqualification.
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