Learning Assistant

Indie Education; Maitland; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging via Maxxia

Paid personal leave

Parental leave provisions

Long service leave

Wellness program via Sonder

Permanent full-time

Uniform provided

Internal mobility opportunities

Job summary

Indie School Maitland is seeking a Permanent Full-Time Learning Assistant to provide academic support for students through Individual Learning Plans, tailoring resources to each learner's needs and abilities.

You will liaise with teaching staff, assist with classroom supervision, maintain progress records, support excursions, uphold student conduct, and contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment. Hours are Monday to Friday, with competitive remuneration and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Intermediate experience with the Microsoft suite and database knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with teaching colleagues to discuss daily plans and student support needs.
• Tailor learning resources and adjustments to individual student needs.
• Assist with supervision of students in the classroom.
• Maintain up-to-date records of observations, concerns, interventions and incidents.
• Monitor progress toward Individual Learning Plan goals for each student.
• Support students in meeting school expectations.
• Assist with school incursions or excursions.
• Establish rapport and ongoing relationships with all students.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and positive school engagement.
• Demonstrate clear knowledge of/adherence to school policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Under pressure

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database knowledge

Job description

Indie School Maitlandis seeking a Permanent Full-Time LearningAssistant to ensurestudents receive the academic support required.

Indie School provides students theopportunity to learn in a supportiveenvironment using individualised learning and education plans, tailored to each student's own education and life circumstances. Smaller class sizes allow students greater opportunity to identify their strengths and work to improve areas in which they lack confidence.

The greatest difference between Indie School and many other alternative education settings is that ourfoundations lie in Adult Education philosophies. Choice, independence, mutual respect and accountability all have a significant role to play. In return for higher levels of self-responsibility, thestudents can enjoy some greater freedoms.

Our shared mission is to respond to the learning needs of Australian communities in a positive manner, underpinned by strong corporate governance and financial management. Our core values ofRespect,Innovation,Self Development,andTeamworkunderpin every aspect of our work.

Core Workplace Objectives:

• Liaising with relevant teaching colleague(s) to discuss daily plans/student support needs.
• Supporting students engagement in learning, including tailoring learning resources and/or learning adjustments to suit the ability/interest/needs of individual students, as directed.
• Assisting with supervision of students in the classroom.

Workplace Tasking & Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining up-to-date records of observations/concerns/interventions/incidents in the relevant file for each student, including:
  • Monitoring progress against and supporting achievement of Individual Learning Plan goals for each student.
  • Recording evidence of support and adjustments, as specified in Individual Learning Plan, for each student.
• Supporting students in meeting school expectations (see Student Code of Conduct).
• Assisting to conduct school incursions or excursions.
• Establish rapport and ongoing relationships with all students.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and passion for assisting students with positive school engagement.
• Recognise and respond appropriately when a student exhibits disengaged and/or dysregulated behaviours (initiate engagement with/support of students).
• Establish a schedule for classroom engagement and support, where applicable and/or as directed by teaching colleagues.
• Demonstrate flexibility in daily practices.
• Demonstrate clear knowledge of/adherence to school policies and procedures.
• Productively engage in collegial discussions and collaborative tasks.
• Demonstrate clear and effective communication skills with employees and students.
• Demonstrate effective time management skills, including daily prioritising of work tasks.
• Demonstrate appropriate Information and Communication Technology skills, including proficient use of the Microsoft suite, school network and internet.

For this position applicants must:

• Have the ability to work as part of a team.
• Be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Have intermediate experience in the Microsoft suite and databaseknowledge.

For this role, applicants must be willing and able to obtain:

• National Police Check (issued within 3 months prior to appointment) and renewed annually.
• Relevant State Working with Children’s Check.

Benefits and Perks:

• As a registered Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), we offer access to salary packaging via Maxxia: up to $15,900 per (FBT) year (plus up to $2,650 for meals & entertainment) to significantly boost your take-home pay!
• 15 days of paid personal leave, plus comprehensive paid parental leave provisions.
• Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service with Indie.
• Unlimited access to a complimentary wellness program via Sonder for both you and your immediate family, featuring confidential, professional counselling, diverse mental health resources, and broader wellbeing initiatives designed to support personal and family resilience.
• Permanent- Full Time position, Monday to Friday.
• Uniformprovided.
• Large national organisation with internal mobility opportunities.

Hours of Work:

• Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Remuneration:

• Level 2 (Indie Education Enterprise Agreement 2026 – 2029), currently $71,031 per annum plus superannuation.
• A 2.5% salary increase will apply from the first full pay period on or after 1 February 2027, increasing the applicable salary range to $72,811 per annum, plus superannuation.

For any enquiries please contact Kristen Pringle, Head of School via email: ***************@indie.edu.au.

Please apply by 10 December 2026. Applications will be reviewed upon submission. Interviews and appointment may occur prior to close date.

Commitment to Safety & Inclusion:
Indie Education is proud to be a child-safe organisation committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all students. Applicants should familiarise themselves with our child safety policy, code of conduct, and commitment to child safety, available on our website.

Indie embraces diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.