Learning Coaches - Primary & Secondary roles

Geelong Lutheran College; Geelong; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Geelong Lutheran College in Geelong VIC is seeking qualified Learning Coaches to join our Inclusive Education team across primary and secondary campuses. You will work with teachers to support identified students to access learning, participate in College life and build confidence and independence.

Roles involve in-class assistance, targeted one-on-one or small-group support, and implementing learning adjustments under teacher guidance. Commencing term 1, 2027 on a fixed term until December 2027.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate IV in Education Support or equivalent disability support qualification.
• Experience supporting secondary-aged students with disability or diverse learning needs.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively, follow teacher direction and maintain boundaries.
• Commitment to child safety, student wellbeing and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning support to students with disability and additional learning needs.
• Assist teachers to implement individual learning plans and adjustments.
• Support student organisation, transitions, engagement and task completion.
• Reinforce concepts and clarify teacher instructions.
• Help students develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teachers.
• Support health, behaviour, safety and personal care plans as required.
• Attend excursions, camps and professional learning activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Certificate IV in Education Support

Job description

Learning Coaches - Primary & Secondary roles

Geelong Lutheran College – Geelong VIC

1d ago , from Is Recruit - Independent Schools

Geelong Lutheran College is seeking qualified, experienced and compassionate Learning Coaches to join our Inclusive Education team in both our secondary and primary campuses.

Working collaboratively with teachers and the Inclusive Education team, the Learning Coach will support identified students to access learning, participate meaningfully in College life and develop greater confidence and independence.

The position will provide in-class assistance and targeted individual or small-group support. The successful applicant will implement agreed learning adjustments and support strategies while encouraging students to become increasingly independent in their learning, organisation and social interactions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing learning support to students with disability and additional learning needs.
• Assisting teachers to implement individual learning plans, reasonable adjustments and modified learning activities.
• Supporting students with organisation, transitions, engagement and task completion.
• Reinforcing concepts and clarifying teacher instructions.
• Assisting students to develop confidence, independence, self-advocacy and positive peer relationships.
• Monitoring student progress and providing relevant feedback to teachers.
• Supporting agreed student health, behaviour, safety and personal care plans where required.
• Attending excursions, camps, meetings and relevant professional learning activities.

To be considered, applicants must have:

Secondary Role Requires:

• A minimum Certificate IV in Education Support or an equivalent disability support qualification.
• Relevant experience supporting secondary-aged students with disability, additional learning needs or diverse learning profiles.
• Relevant qualifications and experience supporting school-aged students with disability, additional learning needs or diverse learning profiles.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively, follow teacher direction and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• A strong commitment to child safety, student wellbeing, confidentiality and inclusive education.
• A current Working with Children Check and National Police Check, or the ability to obtain the required checks before commencing.
• Commencingterm 1, 2027
• Fixed term contract until December 2027

A Certificate IV in Disability Support or another relevant disability support qualification will be highly regarded, as will experience supporting students with complex learning, communication, behavioural, sensory, medical or personal care needs.

The successful applicants will be a calm, adaptable and collaborative team member who can build positive relationships with young people while supporting their dignity, participation and independence.

A copy of our position description including our Key Selection Criteria can be found on our website www.glc.vic.edu.au

Geelong Lutheran College holds the care, safety and wellbeing of its students to be at the core of all we do