Learning Support Assistant

Comcare (Australian Government); Australia; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Term-time only working

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Job summary

Haileybury Berwick Campus is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work across junior to senior school students, providing proactive student-centred support. The role involves adapting to diverse learning needs, maintaining confidential notes, and collaborating with teaching staff.

Applicants should have relevant education support qualifications (preferred) and strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with diverse learners or students with varying needs.
• Ability to adapt to multiple age groups across a multi-campus environment.
• Experience maintaining confidential student notes and progress records.

Responsibilities

• Identify students' learning needs and respond under guidance of Head of Individual Needs.
• Maintain weekly student notes and track progress in Teams.
• Support students with adjusted curriculum in collaboration with teachers.
• Build positive rapport with staff and students and foster collaboration.
• Demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills.
• Support development of individualized learning plans and progress tracking.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Education support qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Synopsis: Learning Support Assistant

Location: Berwick Campus, commencing 5 October 2026 (Term 4)

Work Type: Part time, Ongoing role, 3 days (0.6 FTE), days are flexible

Total Salary Package: $33,286 + 12% Superannuation (Working Term Time only)

About Haileybury

Haileybury’s vision is to be recognised as a great world school. Our mission is to deliver an exceptional educational experience that fosters the growth of each student through leading teaching and learning programs, a wide array of opportunities, within a culture of high expectations, empowering students to excel.

Everything that we do is centred around our Magenta Principles, striving to be more than a school. Our principles support and shape this in our daily work:

• Every student matters every day
• Every staff member matters every day
• Effective practices support sustainability
• One inclusive community

Haileybury offers a flexible, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We’re focused on embracing change and celebrating our people.

The role

We are seeking a candidate who is adaptable and confident working with junior, middle and senior school students, including those with diverse learning styles, abilities, and support needs. In this role, you will work across multiple age groups within our multi campus school environment, providing consistent, proactive and student centred support.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Identifying student’s learning needs, skills and difficulty as they arise and work under the guidance of the relevant Head of Individual Needs to respond to these concerns
• Maintaining confidential weekly student notes on Microsoft Teams to monitor their progress
• Understanding a student’s identified learning difficulties and offering assistance in the classroom
• Liaising with Head of Individual Needs and the teaching staff in order to maintain a comprehensive support program and tracking student progress
• Assist students to deal with adjusted curriculum where necessary under the guidance of the classroom teacher and the Head of Individual Needs
• Demonstrated ability to identify and respond to different learning needs and strengths of all students in classrooms
• Demonstrated ability to form a positive rapport with staff and students and build collaborative relationships
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong proficiency using business software such as Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects and stakeholders
• Highly developed verbal, written and inter-personal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills including managing time and meeting deadlines
• Experience of working with children from a culturally and/or linguistically diverse background
• Recognised Education support qualification preferrable.
• Highly organised with a ‘can do’ attitude to all projects
• Ability to stay calm and focused under pressure

If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply to join the team at Haileybury where we aim to create a supportive culture and learning environment that fosters both academic achievement and personal growth for our staff and students.

Why work for us;

• Haileybury is recognised as a leading school across the Australian and Asia region.
• At Haileybury you directly contribute to student growth and development in a school committed to high-quality teaching across academics, co-curricular activities and pastoral care.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional and personal development
• Modern facilities, well maintained grounds and high quality working environment
• Access to a range of retail and travel discounts
• Onsite parking available at our Berwick campus
• Term time only working arrangements supporting work-life balance
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)for welling support.

Applications will close on Monday 24 August, 10.00am.

Shortlisted candidates may be contacted as applications are received and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

Please note that applicants must have the right to work in Australia, National Police Check and Working with Children Clearance.

Haileybury is committed to the protection of children and the promotion of a culturally safe and supportive working environment for diverse communities. The successful applicant will be required to satisfy child protection screening, and adhere at all times to the schools’ Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, (https://www.haileybury.com.au/policies).

Haileybury is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.