Learning Assistant: Primary position and Secondary position (commencing 2027)

Yarra Valley Grammar; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Yarra Valley Grammar in Ringwood, Victoria, is seeking a Learning Assistant for primary and secondary roles commencing January 2027. The contract position runs during term time with hours 8.30am to 3.30pm, five days per week, and requires a current Working with Children Check or VIT registration for teaching staff.

Successful applicants will have Certificate IV in Education Support or teaching qualifications, exceptional communication, interpersonal and literacy skills, and a collaborative

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Education Support or teaching qualifications and background is required.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and literacy skills are required.
• Ability to create and maintain a secure and friendly atmosphere for students.

Responsibilities

• Providing class assistance, individual student assistance, small group work and administration.
• Attendance at school camps is required.
• Role commences January 2027 with hours 8:30am–3:30pm, five days per week, during term time only.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Literacy

Education

Certificate IV in Education Support

Teaching qualifications

Job description

Working at Yarra Valley Grammar is a fantastic career move!

Learning Assistant: Primary position and Secondary position (commencing 2027)

Applications Close: 05 November 2026, 09:00 AM

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.

Applications should include:

• A cover letter that demonstrates your suitability to undertake the requirements of the position
• A curriculum vitae detailing your relevant qualifications and experience
• Contact details of three referees
• Yarra Valley Grammar is an equal employment opportunity employer and applies strict privacy and confidentiality guidelines to the handling of your personal information in compliance with current legislation.

Employment at Yarra Valley Grammar is subject to the following requirements:

Applicants for teaching positions must hold current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching

• Other staff (non-academic staff, including sessional music staff, sports coaches and other casuals) must hold, or be prepared to undergo, a Working with Children Check and/or a National Police Record Check.