Sandringham Learning Support Assistant

Firbank Grammar School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary leave

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Firbank Grammar School in Sandringham is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant for the Junior School campus to help students access learning and build confidence and independence.

You will work with teachers and the Learning Strategies Team to provide targeted individual or small-group support, promoting inclusive participation in class and play.

The role is fixed-term, part-time (0.42 FTE), 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Wednesday during term time, with potential to continue beyond 2028.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting primary-aged students.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• First Aid, CPR and Anaphylaxis qualifications or willingness to obtain.
• Relevant qualifications in Education Support or related area are highly regarded.
• Experience in Learning Assistant or Education Support role.

Responsibilities

• Support students to access and engage in classroom learning and playground.
• Collaborate with teachers and Learning Strategies Team to implement adjustments and learning strategies.
• Provide targeted individual and small-group support as needed.
• Help students develop confidence, independence, self-regulation and positive approaches to learning.
• Contribute to an inclusive, safe and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Team collaboration

Initiative

Adaptability

Student engagement

Education

Education Support qualifications

Working with Children Check

Tools

First Aid

CPR

Anaphylaxis training

Job description

Firbank Grammar is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our Junior School campus in Sandringham.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside classroom teachers as part of the Learning Strategies team to support students to access learning, build confidence and independence, and experience success at school.

The Learning Assistant plays an important role in supporting academic, social, emotional and behavioural development of students who may require additional adjustments or targeted support. Working collaboratively with teachers, the successful candidate will contribute to an inclusive, strengths-based learning environment in which students are known, supported and encouraged to achieve their personal best.

Support is delivered within the classroom and the playground, promoting student participation and inclusion alongside their peers, with targeted individual or small-group support provided where appropriate.

We are seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant (LSA) who demonstrates initiative, strong relationship-building skills and an understanding of effective approaches to supporting students with diverse learning needs.

Job Details:

This is a fixed-term, part-time position working Monday to Wednesday, 8:30am to 3:30pm during school term time only (0.42 FTE). The role will commence in Term 1, 2027, with the potential to become ongoing from 2028.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students to access and engage successfully in classroom learning and in the playground.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and the Learning Strategies Team to implement appropriate adjustments and learning strategies.
• Provide targeted individual and small-group support where required.
• Support students to develop confidence, independence, self-regulation and positive approaches to learning.
• Contribute to an inclusive, safe and supportive learning environment.

Key Attributes:

• Experience supporting primary-aged students, particularly those with diverse learning needs.
• A strengths-based and inclusive approach to working with students.
• Ability to build positive relationships while encouraging student independence and agency.
• Strong communication, collaboration and organisational skills.
• Initiative, flexibility and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant experience in a Learning Assistant, Education Support or similar school-based role.
• Relevant qualifications in Education Support or a related area are highly regarded.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• First Aid, CPR and Anaphylaxis qualifications, or willingness to obtain.

Applications close:

Friday 27 November 2026 (suitable candidates may be interview prior to this date, so please don't delay in your application).

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About Firbank Grammar School

For more than 115 years Firbank Grammar has been at the forefront of teaching and learning, providing exceptional education and outstanding opportunities to its students. We offer world-class learning programs, activities and facilities to give our students the very best launchpad into the future. As a leading independent school in Bayside, Melbourne, our students consistently achieve academically and in their co-curricular pursuits and are a part of a vibrant community that supports excellence.

Firbank Grammar is guided by its core values: Compassion, Courage, Integrity, Curiosity, and Respect. These values permeate the school's culture, influencing its approach to education, staff interactions, and community engagement.

Firbank Grammar School is committed to ensure all relevant Child Protection and Safety laws, Ministerial Orders, regulations and standards in Victoria are upheld.

• We offer excellent working conditions for our employees, supported by a comprehensive Firbank Grammar School Enterprise Agreement.
• Inclusive and supportive culture.
• Opportunity to work in a highly regarded independent school.
• Access to professional development opportunities.
• Two days of Discretionary Leave per annum, which can be taken for events such as moving house, vet appointments, weddings etc.
• Salaries and packages paid well above Award level.
• Close proximity to public transport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to you and your immediate family.
• Paid parental and partner leave schemes.