Junior School - Teacher Assistant

About Ruyton Girls' School

Ruyton Girls' School is a forward-thinking independent K – 12 school with a long tradition of academic success and co-curricular achievement. Our focus is on preparing students for a lifetime of learning, leadership and engagement in our global community.

Why work at Ruyton Girls' School

A recognised leader in education, we value and invest in our staff, supporting personal best and individual growth.  We do this by:

• Prioritising and investing in staff growth through meaningful professional development opportunities.
• Providing opportunities for connection and collaboration as a K-12 community that embraces a Whole School approach.
• Facilitating meaningful work that contributes to and positively impacts our students' educational journey.
• Investing in staff wellbeing with employee benefits that enhance the professional and personal lives of our people.

Position Summary The Junior School Teacher Assistant is part of the Individual Learning team, supporting teachers with students' learning and wellbeing in the classroom. Under the guidance of the classroom teacher and direction of the Head of Learning Enhancement, the Teacher Assistant provides support to students, through small group and one-on-one learning experiences and creates a positive, inclusive learning environment.

This role may also involve duties, assisting with classroom preparation, organising resources, and supervising students to ensure a smooth and engaging learning experience.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position providing leave cover. The role will commence at the beginning of Term 4 and conclude at the end of Term 4.
To find out more about the role, please visit this link:
http://tiny.cc/7xs8101 How to ApplyTo apply for this role, click on the 'Apply for Job' button and complete the application form. Applications should be addressed to Kim Bence, Principal.
  
Applications close Friday 28 August 2026. No hard copy applications will be accepted.
  
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, shortlisted candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. Formal appointments, however, will not be finalised until after the closing date.

Enquiries should be directed to Ruyton Recruitment, [email protected].

Ruyton Commitment to Child Safety

Ruyton is committed to ensuring we embed a Child Safe environment, in which all our children and young people feel included, empowered, respected, valued, and safe. As part of our ongoing commitment to child safety and wellbeing, we ensure all staff, volunteers and contractors understand and adhere to our Child Safe Program, including Child Safe Polices and ongoing Child Safe Training.  Our Recruitment processes place people that support and reflect our Child Safety and Wellbeing values with the right qualifications and knowledge. Ruyton has a zero tolerance of child abuse, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently within our policies and procedures.  Please refer to our school website to read our polices https://www.ruyton.vic.edu.au/our-school/policies/.

This position description summarises the essential responsibilities, activities, qualifications and skills associated with the role and may be reviewed or modified by the Principal or their delegate to reflect the School's strategic direction and the ongoing development of role requirements.