Support Teacher jobs in Sydney NSW

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Children's Education - Education Support

Location Negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)

Permanent Part Time, 17.5 hours per week

$111,798 – $132,585 salary package - includes base salary ($98,499 – $116,813), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading, paid pro-rata.

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer First, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

We’re seeking world-class educators to inspire the next generation of Children’s Education – Education Support students!

As a TAFE NSW Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in preparing the next generation of Education Support professionals. Your expertise and guidance will empower learners to develop the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence required to support teachers and students across a range of educational settings.

You will deliver Certificate III and Certificate IV in School Based Education Support through virtual and blended learning models, including delivery of evening virtual classes. Travel may be required within reason to conduct workplace assessments and support students within real-world educational environments.

About You

You are a passionate educator who can create engaging learning experiences, foster student success, and build strong relationships with schools, employers, and industry stakeholders.

To be successful in the role, you will:

To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

Together we can change lives! Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm AEST Sunday 16 August 2026

To apply for this role, click on 'apply' and provide:

• Your current resume
• Copies of your relevant qualifications and transcripts (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
• A response to the targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question: Please outline a time when you experienced a challenging situation with a student or class group that required you to adapt your approach. What was the challenge, how did you respond, and what was the outcome?

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:
Contact Jodie Dawson, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at jodie.dawson6@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 7921 5325.

Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Kellie Watters, Team Leader, Early Childhood, via email at kellie.waters5@tafensw.edu.au or phone: 02 7920 0357.

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

Interested in becoming a TAFE NSW Teacher and inspiring the next generation of students but don’t yet hold a TAE qualification? Speak with your Talent Acquisition Advisor about pathways to teaching or register your interest here.

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.

Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note that preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.

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