Senior Secondary Classroom Support Assistant

Senior Secondary Classroom Support Assistant

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Senior Secondary Classroom Support Assistant

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A$35.31/hr - A$36.56/hr

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• Vacancy Number: 78
• Position Title: Senior Secondary Classroom Assistant
• Employment Status: Casual
• Department: Bridging & Preparatory Studies
• Location: Epping
• Award Classification: PAACT 2.3 - 2.4
• Hours per Week: Up to 38 hours per week, subject to operational requirements
  • Vacancy Number: 78
  • Position Title: Senior Secondary Classroom Assistant
  • Employment Status: Casual
  • Department: Bridging & Preparatory Studies
  • Location: Epping
  • Award Classification: PAACT 2.3 - 2.4
  • Salary: $35.31 - $36.56
  • Hours per Week: Up to 38 hours per week, subject to operational requirements
  Why Join Us
  
  

Melbourne Polytechnic has been a leader in practical, real-world education since 1912. We offer:

• Industry-led, hands-on training
• Inclusive, future-focused environments
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing
• A culture built on curiosity, collaboration, and care

About the Role

Melbourne Polytechnic is seeking a compassionate and proactive Senior Secondary Classroom Assistant to support the learning and engagement of students in the VCE VM program. This role is vital in fostering inclusive classrooms and empowering students through tailored support in both one-on-one and group settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and delivery, including gathering materials and adapting activities
• Support individual students or small groups to reinforce learning concepts and address specific needs
• Promote students' social and emotional wellbeing and build positive relationships
• Facilitate applied and project-based learning activities
• Maintain regular communication with VCE VM teachers and Assistant Principal
• Ensure compliance with Melbourne Polytechnic policies and procedures
• Participate in professional development to enhance support capabilities

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience supporting applied learning, project-based learning, and vocational education programs
• Proven ability to support students in classroom environments and online learning platforms
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Confidence in working independently with students
• Ability to engage with young people from diverse backgrounds
• Strong time management, organisational skills, and attention to detail
• Empathy and sensitivity to the learning needs of senior secondary students

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate will be required to provide:

• A valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC)
  
• A National Police Check
  
  

How to Apply

Click 'Apply' to be redirected to our careers portal, where you can view the full Position Description and submit your application. You'll be asked to:

• Complete all pre-screening questions
• Upload your CV and a cover letter (max. 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes align with the Key Skills and Experience in the PD
• If applying for a teaching role, upload relevant qualifications

File Requirements:

• Each file must be under 2MB
• PDF format is preferred (also accepts .doc or .docx)
• Avoid special characters in filenames (e.g. , @ # % *)

Selection Process

Our process includes:

• An interview (in-person or via Microsoft Teams)
• Reference checks
• Employment and qualification verification
  
  

Questions?

Contact: Recruitment Team

Email:

Applications close: Tuesday 12 August 2025

Diversity and Inclusion

Melbourne Polytechnic is an equal opportunity and child-safe employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and gender identities.

Recruitment Agencies

Melbourne Polytechnic manages all recruitment directly. We do not accept unsolicited applications from agencies unless engaged through the State Purchasing Contract and with prior written approval.

Desired Skills and Experience

Applied learning support
Project-based learning
Student engagement
Classroom assistance
Communication skills
Youth mentoring
Vocational education
Inclusive education
Time management
Empathy
Online learning platforms
Seniority level

• Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

• Employment typeContract

Job function

• Job functionEducation and Training
• IndustriesEducation, Primary and Secondary Education, and Technical and Vocational Training

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