Learning Assistant: Primary position and Secondary position

Yarra Valley Grammar; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Yarra Valley Grammar in Ringwood is seeking a Learning Assistant to support students in both Primary and Secondary roles. The position involves class and individual student help, small group work and essential administrative tasks.

The successful candidate will have a Certificate IV in Education Support or teaching qualifications and strong communication and literacy skills. Attendance at school camps is required; term-time hours are 8.30am–3.30pm, commencing January 2027.

Qualifications

• This role requires strong communication and literacy abilities.
• Experience supporting students in primary and secondary settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing class assistance.
• Providing individual student assistance and small group work.
• Assisting with administration and camp attendance.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Literacy skills

Education

Certificate IV in Education Support

Teaching qualifications

Job description

Learning Assistant: Primary position and Secondary position

Yarra Valley Grammar in Ringwood is a leading, coeducational school in the Anglican tradition catering for students from Early Learning to Year 12.

We understand the value of students working together to develop teamwork, sociability and self confidence. Yarra Valley Grammar is a school with a positive 'can do' attitude that gives its students the confidence to achieve.

The position involves providing class assistance, individual student assistance, small group work, and administration. Attendance at school camps is required. The successful applicant will have exceptional communication, interpersonal and literacy skills, be a committed team player and be able to create and maintain a secure and friendly atmosphere for our students. Certificate IV in Education Support or teaching qualifications and background is required.

This is a contract position with the potential for ongoing. Hours of work are 8.30am to 3.30pm, five days per week, during term time only. Commencing January 2027.

If not VIT registered, a current Working with Children Check is mandatory.

Applications close 9.00am on Thursday, 5 November 2026. Yarra Valley Grammar reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the aforementioned closing date.

Please direct any queries to Mrs Julia Walker, Director of Learning Support (telephone [phone]).

Yarra Valley Grammar is a Child Safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. It is a condition of employment that all employees comply with various policies and procedures, including Child Safe policies. Failure to comply with these policies will result in disciplinary action.