Learning Support Assistant

Waverley Christian College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

School fees discounts for staff

Paid parental leave

Flexible work opportunities

Career and leadership professional dev

Employee Assistance Program

Friendly and collegial community

Library supervision for staff children

Job summary

Waverley Christian College Wantirna South campus is seeking a part-time Primary Learning Support Assistant to work across four or five days per week during term time, 8:45am–3:15pm, commencing January 2027. The role requires flexible availability and a minimum of three days per week on a 12‑month fixed-term contract.

You will support students with diverse needs and act as a bridge between students and teachers to foster inclusive learning environments.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Education Support or equivalent experience.
• Strong English language skills and ability to support English/Humanities.
• Proficient with MS Office 365 and classroom administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers by supporting students in class and activities.
• Help students with disabilities to participate and engage.
• Provide administrative support and use MS Office tools.

Skills

Certificate III/IV in EducationSupport

English proficiency

Microsoft Office 365

Teamwork

Collaboration with teachers

Education

Certificate III or IV in Education Support

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Waverley Christian College is a forward thinking and culturally diverse Christian co-educational school from Kinder to Year 12. We have been providing students with a quality Christian educational experience for over 45 years. With campuses in Wantirna South and Narre Warren South, Waverley Christian College has an enrolment of over 2400 students with 400 staff across both campuses in 2026.

Our Wantirna South campus is seeking a part-time Primary Learning Support Assistant to work across four or five days per week (8:45am-3:15pm during term time), commencing January 2027. We are open to flexible arrangements; however, candidates must be available to work a minimum of three days per week. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This role is ideal for those who desire to play a vital role in the creation of an inclusive classroom environment where every student can thrive.

You are an integral part of our school community and educational team, acting as a bridge between students and their teacher and help to foster connections between students and their peers. By ensuring each student receives the support they need to actively participate in school and class, you'll have the rewarding experience of seeing them achieve milestones they might not have reached on their own.

You are an ideal candidate if you:

• Have or are working towards a Certificate III or Certificate IV in Education Support, or are working toward qualification in Teaching/Education or have extensive experience relevant to the duties performed
• Have a passion for supporting students with disabilities
• Are able to collaborate effectively with teachers, students, and other support staff
• Demonstrate strong spoken and written English skills, with the ability to confidently support students in English and Humanities subjects
• Have good administrative and Microsoft Office 365 skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Enjoy working in a team environment
• Are able to show a commitment to the values and ethos of Christian education
• Are willing to get involved in all aspects of the College’s programs and opportunities

Some of the benefits of working at Waverley Christian College include:

• A range of salary packaging options
• School fees discounts for staff whose children attend the school (after 12 months)
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work opportunities
• Career and leadership professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Friendly and collegial community to work with
• School aged children enrolled at WCC may be able to access free before and after school library supervision (time/space limits apply)

All potential employees will be required to comply with the College’s Child Safety Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy, and Student Wellbeing Policy. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. You will be expected to contribute proactively to a culture of child safety at the College.