Learning Support Assistant - Brighton

Comcare (Australian Government); Australia; Remote; AUD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Haileybury, Brighton campus, invites applications for a part-time Learning Support Assistant (Senior School). The role supports students in Years 9–12 across multiple age groups, with 0.4 FTE and preferred Mondays and Wednesdays.

You will work within a busy multi-campus environment, providing proactive student-centred support and liaising with the Head of Individual Needs. The successful candidate will have experience supporting diverse learners, strong interpersonal and organisational skills,

Qualifications

• Experience identifying learning needs and supporting diverse learners
• Ability to assist students with identified learning difficulties
• Collaborative liaison with learning support staff and teachers
• Experience with adjusted curricula and student progression tracking
• Experience with culturally and linguistically diverse students

Responsibilities

• Identify student learning needs and respond under Head of Individual Needs guidance
• Maintain confidential weekly student notes on Microsoft Teams
• Support students in classrooms with identified learning difficulties
• Liaise with Head of Individual Needs and teaching staff to maintain a support program
• Assist students with adjusted curricula under classroom guidance
• Build positive rapport with staff and students and collaborate effectively
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Maintain high organisational standards and manage deadlines
• Support students from diverse backgrounds with inclusive practices

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Education support qualification (preferable)

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

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Learning Support Assistant (Senior School)

Brighton Campus, commencing 5 October 2026

Working with students from Years 9 to 12

Part time, ongoing role 2 days (0.4 FTE), Preferred days are Monday and Wednesday

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

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
• Term time only working arrangements supporting work-life balance
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for welling support.

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].

Applications will close on Wednesday 9th September, 4.00pm.

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.