Primary Learning Support Assistant

Waverley Christian College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Staff fee discounts

Paid parental leave

Flexible work opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Career and leadership development

Employee Assistance Program

Friendly and collegial community

Library supervision for staff children

Job summary

Waverley Christian College in Melbourne’s Victoria region is seeking a part-time Primary Learning Support Assistant for Wantirna South campus. The role runs across four or five days per week during term time, 8:45am–3:15pm, with a 12-month fixed-term contract commencing January 2027.

You will support students across classes and work closely with teachers to foster inclusive learning. The ideal candidate will hold or be working towards a Certificate III/IV in Education Support or related teaching

Qualifications

• Have or are working towards a Certificate III or Certificate IV in Education Support, or is 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

Responsibilities

• Bridge between students and teacher to provide learning support
• Help students participate actively in class
• Collaborate with teachers and other support staff
• Support English and Humanities subjects

Skills

Strong spoken and written English

Team collaboration

Administrative skills

MS Office 365 proficiency

Education

Certificate III/IV in Education Support or equivalent progress

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

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 is working toward qualification in Teaching/Educationor 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
• Wellbeing initiatives
• 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.

A Working with Children’s Check, and a Police Check less than three months old are mandatory prior to being hired.

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Quoting job number: 2026075

Waverley Christian College is committed to protecting the interests and safety of our students. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff are responsible for the safety, care and wellbeing of children.