Learning Support Assistant

$50,000 - $65,000 yearly

Newmark Primary

Contract

Assistants / Technicians

Job Description

THE ROLE

We’re looking for a learning support assistant who has experience working in schools, supporting children with additional needs and assisting with intervention programs. 

• Job Title: Learning Support Assistant
• Time Fraction: Part-time (to be negotiated)
• Contract: Fixed-term
• Start Date: Term 2 - 4, 2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supporting children with additional needs: 

• Demonstrate an understanding of a range of learning difficulties and how this impacts a child’s ability to access and participate in learning.
• Demonstrate knowledge of strategies that can be used to support children with additional needs when learning and socialising.
• Build positive, professional and respectful relationships with children, staff and families.
• Use the school’s resources and procedures to support children with additional needs.

Assisting with intervention programs:

• Assist in running small group intervention programs that have been planned and resourced by teachers.
• Keep observational notes on the performance of children in the intervention groups.

Assist with general support:

• Assist on outings.
• Assist with playground duties and supervision.
• Assist with the organisation of school-wide events and needs as required.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS

The successful applicant will demonstrate capacity to:

• Be professional and respectful of others
• Be proactive and find solutions to problems
• Communicate clearly and respectfully
• Work collaboratively within a team environment
• Seek and use feedback to improve performance
• Have a certificate in School Based Education Support (desirable)
• Have a current Working With Children Check

APPLY

Please email your cover letter and resume to careers@newmark.vic.edu.au In your cover letter, please tell us about yourself, your passions and interests, and what you think you could add to our team.

Applications Close: Friday 10th April 2026

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Newmark Primary

At Newmark Primary we equip our children with the practical know-how to contribute to and change their community for the better. So they can make a meaningful mark on today, and tomorrow.

We inspire children to be curious learners, empathetic thinkers and courageous doers through authentic learning grounded in real-life experiences. We immerse children in the world around them, showing them the problems and opportunities in it. 

We encourage our children to be bold – to question the status quo, to get stuck in and make their mark. Giving them the emotional strength and practical know-how to find solutions that propel positive change in their communities and beyond. 

Visit our website to find out more about our unique approach to education: https://www.newmark.vic.edu.au/

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