Junior School Learning Support Assistant – Sandringham

Firbank Grammar School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary leave

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Firbank Grammar School in Sandringham is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant for the Junior School campus to help students access learning and build confidence and independence.

You will work with teachers and the Learning Strategies Team to provide targeted individual or small-group support, promoting inclusive participation in class and play.

The role is fixed-term, part-time (0.42 FTE), 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Wednesday during term time, with potential to continue beyond 2028.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting primary-aged students.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• First Aid, CPR and Anaphylaxis qualifications or willingness to obtain.
• Relevant qualifications in Education Support or related area are highly regarded.
• Experience in Learning Assistant or Education Support role.

Responsibilities

• Support students to access and engage in classroom learning and playground.
• Collaborate with teachers and Learning Strategies Team to implement adjustments and learning strategies.
• Provide targeted individual and small-group support as needed.
• Help students develop confidence, independence, self-regulation and positive approaches to learning.
• Contribute to an inclusive, safe and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Team collaboration

Initiative

Adaptability

Student engagement

Education

Education Support qualifications

Working with Children Check

Tools

First Aid

CPR

Anaphylaxis training

Job description

Firbank Grammar School in Sandringham is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant for the Junior School campus to help students access learning and build confidence and independence.

You will work with teachers and the Learning Strategies Team to provide targeted individual or small-group support, promoting inclusive participation in class and play.

The role is fixed-term, part-time (0.42 FTE), 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Wednesday during term time, with potential to continue beyond 2028.