Learning Assistant for January 2027

School: Christway College; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Christway College Wyndham is seeking a Learning Assistant for 2026 with start date negotiable. The role is part-time, with time fraction negotiable and days aligned to the school calendar. Student teachers are encouraged to apply and ongoing contracts are possible depending on circumstances.

Learning Assistants work under a teacher, supporting students with additional needs through one-to-one or small group instruction and various teaching strategies. Applications close soon.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Part-time role with time fraction negotiable; student days only.
• Applications will be received until Friday, 9 October 2026.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with additional needs under the direction of a teacher.
• Provide one-on-one or small group instruction, modelling and scaffolding learning strategies.
• Support student organisation, social competence, access to activities and behaviour; assist with supervision when needed.

Job description

School: Christway College – Wyndham Vale VIC

No experience required

6d ago , from Christian Schools Australia

The College is currently seeking applicants for a Learning Assistant position for 2026, start date negotiable.

This position is part-time, time fraction negotiable, working on student days only. The days worked will be negotiated with the successful applicant. Student teachers are encouraged to apply.

Ongoing contracts are available depending on the applicant’s circumstances/experience.

ROLE

Learning Assistants play an important role in the support of students with additional needs. They enhance the student learning experience and help students reach their full potential. Learning Assistants work under the direction of a teacher and predominantly work with students who have additional needs, this includes students with neurological and learning disorders, physical disabilities, and behavioural disorders. Learning Assistants work with students from all year levels, both inside and outside the classroom. They support students by implementing a range of teaching and learning strategies such as one-on-one or small group instruction, co-operative learning, scaffolding, modelling and worked examples. They may also be assigned to a specific student that requires one-to-one support in a variety of areas.

Learning Assistants collaborate with the class teacher to reinforce classroom teaching. They assist students with organisation, social competence, accessing activities and appropriate behaviour. The Learning Assistant may also undertake supervision of the class to enable the teacher to spend time supporting students who have additional needs.

Applications will be received until Friday, 9 October 2026

CHRISTWAY COLLEGE WYNDHAM

Christway College Wyndham is a rapidly growing college with big ambitions for each student. The College provides engaging learning opportunities for students from Prep through to Year 11 with Year 12 being added next year. We provide an innovative learning framework within a safe and supportive Christian environment with a vision for all our students to Grow in Christ, Strive for Excellence and Influence the World.

The applicant must subscribe wholeheartedly to the Christway College Statement of Faith, be active Christians and regularly attend church.

Christway College is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees will be required to comply with the College’s Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct.[1]

The College reserves the right to interview candidates prior to the advertisement closing date. If you are successful in obtaining an interview you will be contacted by telephone. If your application is not successful, you will be notified by email.

Should you require any further information please telephone the College office or visit our web site at www.christway.vic.edu.au.

[1] The College is committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of children. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. Everyone working at the College is responsible for the care and protection of children. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the College’s Child Safety Code of Conduct and the College’s Child Protection and Safety Policy. Applicants are required to provide a valid Working With Children Check/VIT and will be subject to background checking in accordance with this policy.