Learning Support Assistant

Aurion; Australia; On-site; AUD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Australia is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for an immediate start. This part-time, ongoing position will involve supporting senior school students, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder, across multiple campuses. Key responsibilities include identifying students' learning needs, maintaining progress notes, and assisting with curriculum adjustments. Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills are essential, along with an education support qualification. Join a diverse and inclusive work environment focused on student empowerment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with senior school students and children with autism spectrum disorder.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to different learning needs.
• Experience working with culturally diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Identify students’ learning needs under guidance.
• Maintain weekly student progress notes on Microsoft Teams.
• Assist students in adjusted curriculum delivery.

Skills

Identifying student’s learning needs

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong proficiency using business software

Highly developed communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Education

Recognised Education support qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Learning Support Assistant – Immediate Start

Brighton Campus (Senior School)

Part time, ongoing role 3 days (0.8 FTE), must be available Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Working Term Time only (6 weeks of Term Break included)

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

Be part of a highly skilled and committed team driven to help young people realise their potential, with the opportunity to work across a multi campus school setting. The ideal candidate will have experience working with senior school students and children with autism spectrum disorder.

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 Individual Needs Advisor
• 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

Why work for us

• An exciting opportunity to contribute across multiple campuses
• Ongoing professional and personal development
• Excellent on site facilities, grounds and working environment
• Employee leave benefits, such as paid parental leave and additional personal leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Various financial benefits to employees through discount partnership programs.

Want to find out more?

To view the position description, please click on the attachment below. For all enquiries, please contact the People and Culture Team via [e-mail].

To apply

To apply, please click on the “Apply Now” button to be directed to our online recruitment portal.

Applications will close on Friday 16th January at 4pm.

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.