Trauma-Informed Education Support Specialist

Hester Hornbrook Academy Ltd; Geelong; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hester Hornbrook Academy in Geelong and Melbourne's western suburbs is seeking Educational Support staff to join a multidisciplinary team. You will help deliver targeted learning supports, assist with literacy and numeracy, and contribute to inclusive, trauma-informed education.

You will work with students aged 15-25, maintain records, and participate in planning and reporting, while aligning with HOPE principles and Child Safe standards.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Education Support, Community Services or related discipline.
• Experience assisting students with literacy and numeracy in a secondary setting.
• Proven ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and follow school policies.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively develop and maintain classroom environments fostering learning and wellbeing.
• Support and model a safe, respectful and productive learning environment.
• Apply HOPE framework to engage, equip, empower and extend students.
• Assist students individually or in groups in literacy and numeracy.
• Use data to inform practice and track interventions for learning plans.
• Support planning and participation in extra-curricular activities and events.
• Maintain accurate records using school IT systems and prepare reports as required.
• Participate in supervision, campus meetings, and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with Child Safe standards and related policies.
• Understand and document NCCD guidelines and evidence for student support.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Trauma-informed practice

Diversity & inclusion

Digital platforms

Education

Education Support qualification

Related discipline

Tools

Canvas

Sentral

Microsoft 365

Job description

Hester Hornbrook Academy in Geelong and Melbourne's western suburbs is seeking Educational Support staff to join a multidisciplinary team. You will help deliver targeted learning supports, assist with literacy and numeracy, and contribute to inclusive, trauma-informed education.

You will work with students aged 15-25, maintain records, and participate in planning and reporting, while aligning with HOPE principles and Child Safe standards.