Learning Support Assistant job from Firbank in Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

• Beautiful Bayside location
• The opportunity to work with exceptional educators and staff
• Term time only, ongoing position commencing in April 2022

About Firbank Grammar School

For more than 110 years Firbank Grammar has been at the forefront of teaching and learning, providing exceptional education and outstanding opportunities to its students. We offer world-class learning programs, activities and facilities to give our students the very best launchpad into the future.

As a leading independent school in Melbourne, our students consistently achieve academically and in their co-curricular pursuits and are a part of a vibrant community that supports excellence.

We have three campuses located in Melbourne’s Bayside suburbs. Our Coeducational Junior Campus is in Sandringham for boys and girls from Early Learning to Year 6. Our girls Junior and Senior campuses, Early Learning to Year 12 are in Brighton with both day and boarding options together with international operations across two continents.

Firbank students embody our motto, ‘Vincit qui se vincit’ – ‘One conquers, who conquers oneself’ – conquering themselves, their challenges and embracing possibilities. We care about our students and offer a breadth of experiences, knowledge and skills that equip them to be continuous ‘conquerors of learning’ and ready for life.

Learning Support Assistant

Firbank is seeking a passionate Learning Support Assistant, to support Senior School students with additional learning needs.

The main role of the Learning Support Assistant is to help students with the implementation of their individual learning program, providing encouragement for students to reach target goals in school. Firbank is looking for someone who can work collaboratively with staff while developing positive and enriching relationships with students. A successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, a knowledge of educational and learning principles and demonstrate an understanding in providing care and support to students with learning needs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Prior Experience Working as an LSA or with ASD Students would be highly beneficial.
• Must have current Working With Children's Check
• Current First Aid would be desirable.
• Must be Covid-19 Vaccinated (3 Doses)

Full time and Part time positions available

Please view the Position Description linked below, for a detailed description of the role, Key Result Areas and the Selection Criteria.

Applications close 1 April 2022 and candidates may be interviewed prior to applications closing.