Learning Support Assistant

Comcare (Australian Government); Brighton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work across multiple campuses. The role involves identifying student learning needs, maintaining progress records, and collaborating with staff to support diverse learners. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, along with a recognized education support qualification. This part-time position offers an opportunity for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Ongoing professional and personal development

Excellent on site facilities

Employee leave benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Financial benefits through discount partnerships

Qualifications

• Experience working with junior school students and children with autism spectrum disorder.
• Ability to identify and respond to different learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Identifying student’s learning needs and responding accordingly.
• Maintaining confidential weekly student notes on progress.
• Liaising with Head of Individual Needs and teaching staff.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Recognised Education Support Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Learning Support Assistant

• Brighton Campus working across Prep to Year 12
• Part Time, Fixed Term (0.8 FTE), commencing 21 July 2025 until 26 Jun 2026
• Working Term Time only (6 weeks of Term Break included)

About Haileybury

Haileybury’s vision is to be recognised as a great world school. Our mission is to deliver an exceptional educational experience that fosters the growth of each student through leading teaching and learning programs, a wide array of opportunities, within a culture of high expectations, empowering students to excel.

Everything that we do is centred around our Magenta Principles, striving to be more than a school. Our principles support and shape this in our daily work:

• Every student matters every day
• Every staff member matters every day
• Effective practices support sustainability
• One inclusive community

Haileybury offers a flexible, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We’re focused on embracing change and celebrating our people.

The role

Be part of a highly skilled and committed team driven to help young people realise their potential, with the opportunity to work across a multi campus school setting. "The ideal candidate will have experience working with junior school students and children with autism spectrum disorder."

Your key responsibilities include:

• Identifying student’s learning needs, skills and difficulty as they arise and work under the guidance of the relevant Head of Individual Needs to respond to these concerns
• Maintaining confidential weekly student notes on Microsoft Teams to monitor their progress
• Understanding a student’s identified learning difficulties and offering assistance in the classroom
• Liaising with Head of Individual Needs and the teaching staff in order to maintain a comprehensive support program and tracking student progress
• Assist students to deal with adjusted curriculum where necessary under the guidance of the classroom teacher and the Individual Needs Advisor
• Demonstrated ability to identify and respond to different learning needs and strengths of all students in classrooms
• Demonstrated ability to form a positive rapport with staff and students and build collaborative relationships
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong proficiency using business software such as Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects and stakeholders
• Highly developed verbal, written and inter-personal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills including managing time and meeting deadlines
• Experience of working with children from a culturally and/or linguistically diverse background
• Recognised Education support qualification preferrable.
• Highly organised with a ‘can do’ attitude to all projects
• Ability to stay calm and focused under pressure

If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply to join the team at Haileybury where we aim to create a supportive culture and learning environment that fosters both academic achievement and personal growth for our staff and students.

Why work for us;

• An exciting opportunity to contribute across multiple campuses
• Ongoing professional and personal development
• Excellent on site facilities, grounds and working environment
• Employee leave benefits, such as paid parental leave and additional personal leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Various financial benefits to employees through discount partnership programs and salary packaging options

Want to find out more?

To view the position description, please click on the attachment below. For all enquiries, please contact the People and Culture Team via [e-mail].

To apply, please click on the “Apply Now” button to be directed to our online recruitment portal.

Applications will close on Friday 30th May at 10am.

Shortlisted candidates may be contacted as applications are received and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

Please note that applicants must have the right to work in Australia, National Police Check and Working with Children Clearance.

Haileybury is committed to the protection and the promotion of a culturally safe and supportive working environment for diverse communities. The successful applicant will be required to satisfy child protection screening, and adhere at all time to the school's Child Safety and Wellbeing policy, (https://www.haileybury.com.au/policies).

Haileybury is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.