Full job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Education Assistant to join our Secondary School team. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with teachers to support students engage confidently in their learning, develop positive relationships, and reach their full potential. You will contribute to a caring, inclusive, and Christ-centred learning environment where students are encouraged to flourish academically, socially, and spiritually.

The ideal candidate will have a genuine enthusiasm for supporting young people, strong relationship-building skills, and a collaborative approach to working with staff, students, and families. A commitment to child safety, student wellbeing, and inclusive education is essential. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact while being part of a supportive and innovative learning community.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students with diverse learning, wellbeing, social-emotional, sensory and behavioural needs across a range of educational settings.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and the Responsive Education team to implement reasonable adjustments and individualised support strategies.
• Assist students to access the curriculum, engage in learning, develop independence and participate fully in school life.
• Support the delivery of targeted intervention programs and approved alternative learning environments.
• Monitor student progress, engagement and wellbeing, maintaining accurate records and contributing to ongoing support planning.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment that reflects best-practice approaches to student wellbeing and inclusion.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff and families while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Uphold the College's child safety, safeguarding and wellbeing requirements, following all relevant policies and procedures.

About You

You are a caring, proactive and student-centred professional who is passionate about helping young people thrive. You enjoy working collaboratively with teachers and support staff to create inclusive learning environments where every student feels supported, valued and capable of success.

You demonstrate values aligned with the Christian faith, including integrity, compassion, and respect, while actively supporting the school’s mission and ethos. You bring experience working with students, strong communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to provide patient, empathetic support in diverse learning environments. Adaptable and solutions-focused, you work collaboratively with staff to meet student needs and respond effectively to changing priorities and challenges.

You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues and families, and a commitment to maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality. You are organised, adaptable and able to respond calmly and effectively to the diverse learning, wellbeing and behavioural needs of students.

Most importantly, you are committed to child safety, inclusive education and supporting students to develop confidence, independence and engagement in their learning. Experience supporting students with additional learning needs, social-emotional needs or learning adjustments will be highly regarded.

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