Operational Teaching Assistant

St Mary's School

ROBINVALE, VIC 


Learning Support / Teacher's Aide

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 1 August 2025


Applications are invited from suitably experienced candidates to join St Mary’s staff as an Operational Teaching Assistant (OTA). This is an exciting new position which involves performing a variety of tasks typically handled by teachers that do not require formal teaching qualifications or registration.

<p>St Mary’s School is in Robinvale, North West Victoria on the banks of the Murray River.&nbsp;</p> <p>As a border community, Robinvale has a close affiliation with Euston, NSW. The two towns are connected via a bridge across the Murray River. St Mary's caters for students from Robinvale, Euston and the surrounding district, all of which are considered growth areas. As a rural town, Robinvale has a distinct sense of community, it is vibrant, friendly and proudly multicultural.&nbsp;</p> <p>At St Mary's we aim to provide an environment where people from all backgrounds feel safe and valued. We offer a quality education that recognises and respects the diversity of all our students, families and the wider community.&nbsp;</p> <p>St Mary’s enrolments reflect the community’s cultural diversity. Approximately 30% of our students speak a language other than English at home. Our population includes people of many faith backgrounds, philosophies and world views which adds a unique richness to our inclusive and welcoming school environment.&nbsp;</p> <p>St Mary’s has a current enrolment of approximately 290 students and has a Primary and Secondary school component. The Primary School is divided into three units: Junior (Prep to Year 2), Middle (Years 3 &amp; 4) and Senior (Years 5 &amp; 6).&nbsp;</p> <p>The Secondary School consists of Years 7 &amp; 8. This composition is unique in our Diocese. St Mary’s teachers are highly skilled professionals who are committed to their students. They work in collaborative teams and focus on meeting the specific needs of each individual student at every point in their education and development. Staff constantly strive to ensure each student learns to their full capacity. Working in high functioning teams, our teachers plan together, carefully consider student data, use their collective knowledge and skill to inform their teaching and learn from each other. In addition to the teaching staff, a dedicated leadership team and support staff work closely with teachers to ensure every child in the school has access to the assistance they need to be their best while delivering a robust, contemporary and engaging curriculum</p> <p>.For more information about our school please visit our website and facebook page.</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Please contact Principal, Andrea Welsh, on (03) 5026 3483 to obtain a detailed Role Description.&nbsp; Submit your application including a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and current CV (with at least two referees including your most current employer) to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:awelsh@smrobinvale.catholic.edu.au?subject=Operational%20Teaching%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>awelsh@smrobinvale.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Operational%20Teaching%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:awelsh@smrobinvale.catholic.edu.au?subject=Operational%20Teaching%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">awelsh@smrobinvale.catholic.edu.au</a> by&nbsp;<strong>4.00pm, Friday 1st August, 2025.</strong>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

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