Learning Coach/ Teacher's Aide

Lutheran Education Australia Ltd; Portland; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

St John’s Lutheran Primary School in Portland, VIC, invites applications for a Learning Coach/Teacher's Aide to join our team in 2027, working with our middle to upper classes for approximately 20 hours per week (0.53 FTE) from Monday to Thursday. The role commences on 21 January 2027.

The successful candidate will support students with diverse learning, wellbeing, social and emotional needs within a Christian, Lutheran ethos and collaborate closely with teachers and learning support staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with diverse learning, wellbeing, social and emotional needs.
• Support learners in junior and middle classes under teacher guidance.
• Collaborate with teachers and learning support staff to implement inclusive practices.

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.53 FTE)

Applications Close: 2 November 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Coach/ Teacher's Aide to join our team in 2027, working with our middle to upper classes for approximately 20 hours per week from Monday - Thursday. The position will commence on 21st January 2027.

St John’s Lutheran Primary School is seeking a new team member who is an enthusiastic, dedicated teacher that strives for academic excellence. The successful Teacher's Aide will be willing to support the Christian ethos (Lutheran) of the school while working in a close team environment.

St John’s is located in the beautiful coastal town of Portland VIC. We currently have 120 students structured in Foundation to Year 6.

We are a Christian School and believe in developing every aspect of our students. We work hard at developing confidence, resilience, creativity and positive mindsets. We also strongly believe in setting high expectations for demonstrating respect towards each other, developing a strong work ethic and driving personal best in regards to student growth.

This role will suit someone who is passionate about supporting students to participate, learn and flourish, and contributing to a Christ-centred school community within the Lutheran tradition.

We offer a supportive and collaborative environment, competitive salary and opportunities for professional development. The successful candidate will work alongside teachers and learning support staff to support students with diverse learning, wellbeing, social, emotional or additional needs.

The role will involve supporting students in our Junior primary classes primarily but also depending on the needs of the school.

This is a part-time 0.53 FTE position commencing 21st January 2027

Affiliation: Lutheran Teaching Level: Primary Gender: Coed

115 Students 11 TeachingStaff 9 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

St John’s Primary has proudly served Portland and the surrounding local communities with quality independent Christian education for over 40 years.We're a Christian School and believe in developing every aspect of our students. We work hard at developing confidence, resilience, creativity and positive mindsets. We also strongly believe in setting high expectations for demonstrating respect towards each other, developing a strong work ethic and driving personal best in regards to student growth.