Learning Support Teacher

Australian Christian College; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

ACC Casey, part of Australian Christian College Victoria, invites applications for a Learning Support Teacher to support students with diverse learning needs. This 0.6 FTE role starts Term 1 2027.

You will work with classroom teachers, Learning Support Assistants and families to implement targeted teaching and Individual Learning Plans. Experience in learning support, intervention, inclusive education, literacy or numeracy is valued; a warm, patient teacher with high expectations is encouraged

Qualifications

• We are particularly interested in a teacher who combines strong pedagogical knowledge with patience, warmth and high expectations for students.
• Experience in learning support, intervention, inclusive education, literacy or numeracy support would be highly regarded, although teachers with strong classroom experience and a passion for this area are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted individual and small-group teaching for students requiring additional support.
• Work alongside classroom teachers to identify student learning needs and develop practical strategies that enable students to participate successfully in the classroom.
• Support the development, implementation and review of Individual Learning Plans and targeted learning goals.
• Use assessment data, teacher observations and student progress information to identify needs and measure the impact of intervention.
• Assist teachers to differentiate curriculum, instruction and assessment for students with diverse learning needs.
• Work collaboratively with Learning Support Assistants to ensure support is purposeful, consistent and focused on building student independence.
• Contribute to Student Support Group meetings and work in partnership with parents, carers and relevant professionals where appropriate.
• Support the College's processes relating to students with disability, adjustments and the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD).
• Build the capacity of colleagues by sharing effective strategies and contributing to a culture of excellent, inclusive teaching practice.
• Encourage students to recognise their strengths, persevere through challenge and experience genuine growth in both learning and confidence.

Skills

Learning support

Intervention

Inclusive education

Literacy support

Numeracy support

Job description

About ACC Victoria Ltd

Australian Christian College Victoria Ltd (ACC) is a non-denominational, Christian Education organisation, whose mission is to develop each and every student to be equipped spiritually, academically, socially and physically to flourish into their full potential, and be a positive influence on the world around them. ACC is wholeheartedly committed to excellence in education so that students are "well known, well loved, and well taught" by dedicated trained Christian staff. ACC is part of Christian Education Ministries (CEM), with 17 schools in 5 states, and is also the largest non-government Distance Education provider in Australia.

About ACC Casey

Our ACC Casey campus, is located at Cranbourne South (45 minutes south of Melbourne), and is a P-11, co‑ed, Christian school with Secondary year groups being added each year until P-12 is catered for. We're praying for the right teaching staff to come and join our team, and we're thankful that you would consider our College as a place where you will have meaningful relationships and do meaningful work.

About the role

We are looking for a Learning Support Teacher to help students thrive through targeted teaching, collaboration and inclusive classroom practice. Help students experience success, confidence and genuine belonging at school. ACC Casey is seeking a passionate and highly relational Learning Support Teacher to join our growing team in 2027. This is an important specialist teaching role for an educator who believes that every student can make meaningful progress when they are well known, well supported and taught in ways that respond to their individual learning needs.

Working closely with classroom teachers, Learning Support Assistants, school leaders, students and families, you will help strengthen inclusive practice across the College and provide targeted support for students requiring additional assistance with their learning.

The role will include opportunities to:

• Provide targeted individual and small‑group teaching for students requiring additional support;
• Work alongside classroom teachers to identify student learning needs and develop practical strategies that enable students to participate successfully in the classroom;
• Support the development, implementation and review of Individual Learning Plans and targeted learning goals;
• Use assessment data, teacher observations and student progress information to identify needs and measure the impact of intervention;
• Assist teachers to differentiate curriculum, instruction and assessment for students with diverse learning needs;
• Work collaboratively with Learning Support Assistants to ensure support is purposeful, consistent and focused on building student independence;
• Contribute to Student Support Group meetings and work in partnership with parents, carers and relevant professionals where appropriate;
• Support the College's processes relating to students with disability, adjustments and the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD);
• Build the capacity of colleagues by sharing effective strategies and contributing to a culture of excellent, inclusive teaching practice;
• Encourage students to recognise their strengths, persevere through challenge and experience genuine growth in both learning and confidence.

We are particularly interested in a teacher who combines strong pedagogical knowledge with patience, warmth and high expectations for students. Experience in learning support, intervention, inclusive education, literacy or numeracy support would be highly regarded, although teachers with strong classroom experience and a passion for this area are also encouraged to apply.

ACC Casey is a growing school, and this role provides the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the development of our learning support practices as the College continues to expand.

This part time (0.6FTE) teaching role is due to start Term 1 2027. The position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for identity, rights to work in Australia, and child protection in accordance with ACC policy.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety & Wellbeing

ACC Victoria Ltd is a child safe organisation which welcomes all children, young people and their families. We are committed to providing environments where our students are safe and feel safe, where their participation is valued, their views respected, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives.

Our child safe policies, strategies and practices are inclusive of the needs of all children and students. We have no tolerance for child abuse and take proactive steps to identify and manage any risks of harm to students in our school environments. We promote positive relationships between students and adults and between students and their peers. These relationships are based on trust and respect.