Volunteer Position: Literacy & Numeracy Support Assistant

Fraser Coast TESS Training Employment Support Service; Maryborough; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Fraser Coast TESS Training Employment Support Service – Maryborough QLD is seeking tutors to support students in reading, writing, and basic maths. You will work one-on-one or in small groups, reinforcing lesson content alongside teachers and creating a supportive learning environment.

The role emphasizes patience, good communication, and the ability to build rapport with young people, with experience in tutoring or education considered desirable but not required.

Qualifications

• Friendly, patient, and encouraging personality.
• Interest in education or youth support.
• Basic literacy and numeracy competency.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport with young people.
• Experience in tutoring or education (desirable but not required)

Responsibilities

• Assisting students one-on-one or in small groups
• Supporting reading, writing, and basic maths activities
• Encouraging participation and confidence in learning
• Working alongside teachers to reinforce lesson content
• Providing a supportive and patient learning environment

Skills

Patience

Friendly demeanor

Communication skills

Interest in education or youth support

Basic literacy & numeracy

Rapport with young people

Tutoring or education experience

Job description

Fraser Coast TESS Training Employment Support Service – Maryborough QLD

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting students one-on-one or in small groups
• Supporting reading, writing, and basic maths activities
• Encouraging participation and confidence in learning
• Working alongside teachers to reinforce lesson content
• Providing a supportive and patient learning environment

Skills & Attributes

• Friendly, patient, and encouraging personality
• Interest in education or youth support
• Basic literacy and numeracy competency
• Good communication skills
• Ability to build rapport with young people
• Experience in tutoring or education (desirable but not required

Category

Education & Training

Commitment

Regular - more than 6 months

Type Of Work

Disability Support,Education & Training,Tutoring & Coaching,Writing & Editing,

Time Required

Only where and when needed throughout classes

Training

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