Education Support Assistant - Senior School

Scotch College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive resources

Professional development

Staff wellness program

Leave entitlements

Onsite parking

Public transport access

Job summary

Scotch College in Melbourne seeks a committed Education Support Assistant to aid students in Years 7–11 with diverse learning needs. You will collaborate with teachers to deliver differentiated learning activities, focusing on literacy and numeracy to help students access the curriculum and achieve strong outcomes.

You’ll bring a passion for supporting academic and emotional development, with excellent communication, strong interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated commitment to confidentiality

Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission and values of Scotch College.
• Commitment to excellence in education support.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication with clarity and compassion.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with students and colleagues.
• Experience in secondary school classroom settings and supporting learning needs.
• Knowledge of disabilities including ASD, ADHD and dyslexia and their learning impact.
• Current VIT/WWCC and full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and individual assistance to students with a focus on literacy and numeracy.
• Work collaboratively with students and teachers to deliver high‑quality, differentiated learning activities.
• Support students to access the curriculum and achieve learning outcomes.
• Maintain confidentiality, safety, and compassionate engagement with learners.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Disability awareness

MS Office

Education

Learning support qualification/experience

Child safety training

VIT/WWCC

Australian working rights

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

We’re looking for a committed and compassionate Education Support Assistant to join our team to provide support to students in Years 7–11 with a range of learning needs. Working collaboratively with both students and their teachers, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, differentiated and engaging learning activities that help students to access the curriculum and achieve effective learning outcomes.

Key details:

• Fixed term contract (2027 school year)
• Monday-Friday, 8.20am – 3.20pm, term time only
• Provide classroom and individual assistance to students with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy skills
• Part time/job share arrangements will be considered for the right candidate/s

About You

With a passion for supporting the academic and emotional development of students, you will bring:

• Commitment to the mission and values of Scotch College
• Commitment to excellence in education support
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, marked by clarity and compassion
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship skills, with the ability to engage with students and colleagues
• Passion to assist and improve the social, emotional and intellectual development of students
• Solid understanding of disabilities, including ASD, ADHD and dyslexia, and the impact these have on learning
• Empathy and emotional maturity to work effectively with students who have complex learning needs
• Experience working in a secondary school classroom setting
• Strong IT skills, with knowledge of the MS Office suite
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, trust and integrity
• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in learning support
• Relevant qualifications and/or training in child safety and wellbeing
• Current VIT / WWCC (Employee)
• Full Australian working rights

About Us

We are a leader of boys’ education in Australia, renowned for exceptional teaching and learning and our commitment to educating boys to become good men. Our boys are engaged in a breadth of academic and co-curricular opportunities, enabling them to discover their purpose and passion and enlightening them to shape a better future.

We value our staff as fundamental to the success of this mission, investing in them to inspire excellence in our boys.

Key benefits:

• Extensive resources and facilities
• Opportunities for enriching professional and personal development
• Vibrant, collegial community of like-minded professionals
• Generous leave entitlements and salary package options
• Comprehensive staff wellness program, including gym and swimming pool access, yoga sessions, interest groups and an extensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Easy access via public transport and onsite parking

Requirements

Support of the College’s Christian heritage is an expectation of all staff.

Scotch College is committed to the protection of all children and young people from all forms of abuse. All staff are required to provide referee, proof of identity and academic qualifications checks prior to employment. Adherence to the College’s child-safety practices, Code of Conduct and completion of regular child safe and other related training is mandatory for continued employment.