About Us

Somerville House is a day and boarding school for girls established in 1899, providing exceptional education for students from Prep through to Year 12, with co-educational Pre-Prep offering. Somerville House students have the opportunity to participate in an extensive academic, sporting and cultural program, while receiving high standards in personal care and individual attention within the School community.

Somerville House is a school of the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association (PMSA). The PMSA is a mission of the Presbyterian and Uniting Churches.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced, highly adaptable, nurturing, and passionate Teacher Aide – Learning Development to join our well-established Junior School working with students across middle to upper Primary.

This position will commence from Term 3, 2026, 13 July 2026.

Our ideal candidate will have the ability to collaborate with teachers and other Junior School staff to ensure learning is hands-on and enriching for all needs with a specific focus on literacy and numeracy. We are seeking someone who has a passion for contributing to classroom environments while understanding the needs of girls’ education and supporting students with specific learning needs including EAL/D, extension and enrichment. You will provide one-on-one support and administer assistance across intervention groups with a focus on engagement and creating positive learning experiences, with a key focus on providing a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for our students.

It is a mandatory requirement to hold a Certificate IV (or higher) in Educational Support and a current paid blue card (working with children check).

Somerville House Benefits

• A Dynamic, Collegial and Well-Established Working Environment.

• Morning Tea Provided Friday’s (during term-time).

• Staff Association Program (2 events per term).

• Extra-Curricular Reward Scheme.

Somerville House is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children in our care, and we expect our staff uphold the highest standards of child safeguarding.

Please refer to the School’s website for the Teacher Aide - Learning Development (Junior School) Position Description which outlines the application requirements and process.

Applications for this position close 09.00am, Friday 12 June 2026. Somerville House reserve the right to contact suitable candidates prior to the closing date to schedule an interview.