Learning Enhancement Assistant

St Leonard's College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St Leonard's College in Melbourne is seeking a Learning Enhancement Assistant to join the College for the 2027 year on a full-time, fixed-term basis. You will report to the Head of Learning Enhancement and help students with additional learning needs flourish academically, socially and emotionally, alongside classroom teachers.

The role requires Qualifications in Education Support or equivalent, outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, excellent organisational abilities, and a

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Education Support or equivalent.
• Outstanding presentation, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents.
• Initiative, reliability and a commitment to inclusive education.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Current Victorian Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional learning needs to flourish academically, socially and emotionally, across Years 7 to 12.
• Work alongside classroom teachers to create inclusive and engaging learning environments that balance challenge with support.

Skills

Education Support

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Initiative

Experience in similar role

Education

Qualifications in Education Support or equivalent

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and committed Learning Enhancement Assistant to join our College community on a full time, fixed term basis for the 2027 College year.

Reporting to the Head of Learning Enhancement, the Learning Enhancement Assistant will play a vital role in supporting students with additional learning needs to flourish academically, socially and emotionally, across Years 7 to 12. Working alongside classroom teachers, the Learning Enhancement Assistant will help create inclusive and engaging learning environments that balance challenge with support.

To be successful in this opportunity you will require:

• Qualifications in Education Support or equivalent
• Outstanding presentation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organisational and problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with a range of stakeholders including students, staff and parents
• Initiative, reliability and a genuine commitment to inclusive education
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Previous experience in a similar role (highly regarded but not essential)
• Current Victorian Working with Children Check

Applications will close Friday 30 October at 5pm; however early applications are encouraged as the College reserves the right to interview and employ a successful candidate before the closingdate.

St Leonard's College has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the protection of all children from all forms of child abuse. In this context, the College implements a comprehensive Child Protection Program across the entire College community. In line with the requirements under Ministerial Order 1359, mandatory training relating to Child Safety must be completed upon commencement with the College. All applicants will be required to undergo relevant pre-employment screening, including referee and identity checks, and are expected to familiarise themselves with the College's Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, Child Safety and Wellbeing Code of Conduct, Child Safety and Wellbeing Complaints and Concerns Procedure, Child Safety and Wellbeing Response and Reporting Procedure and associated policies available on the Collegewebsite.