Urgent Search Education Support Officer

Education Support Officer - Junior Years

Posted: 09/10/2025

Closing Date: 23/10/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Seymour College, South Australia

Job Category: Other

About Seymour:

Seymour College is a leading independent girls’ school with an established reputation for academic excellence and a commitment to helping students reach their potential. Our vision is to foster young women of strength, optimism and justice, confident for the future. Our aim is to inspire within each student a passion for life‑long learning, a celebration of community and a quest for personal excellence.

Job Description

About the role:

Seymour College is seeking an enthusiastic and helpful Education Support Officer (ESO) to join our Junior Years Learning Support team. The ESO will play an important role in supporting the learning and wellbeing of students by working closely with teachers, the Head of Exceptional Learners, and the Learning Support team.

This is permanent, part‑time role works between 15 to 20 hours per week, during term time only. The key responsibilities are to:

- Support teaching staff in the delivery of curriculum and learning activities.

- Provide one‑to‑one or small group support for students, including those with Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).

- Contribute to targeted intervention programs under the direction of the Head of Exceptional Learners and Head of McGregor Campus.

- Assist with standardised testing administration and reporting.

- Provide feedback and encouragement to students to help them achieve their potential.

- Promote a positive, caring and safe classroom environment.

- Support the wellbeing of students by fostering respectful and trusting relationships.

Desired Skills and Experience

About you:

The successful application will hold:

- Qualifications and/or proven experience in an Education Support role within a school setting.

- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive and trusting relationships with students, staff and families.

- A supportive and flexible approach to working in classrooms, small groups, and one‑to‑one settings.

- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

- Initiative, problem‑solving skills, and a proactive, collaborative attitude.

- Competence in using Microsoft Office and confidence in learning new systems.

- Current Working with Children Check, RRHAN‑EC certification, and First Aid (HLTAID012).

How to Apply:

Applications for this position close Thursday 23 October 2025, however early applications are encouraged. Please provide the following addressed to Mrs Vanessa Browning, Principal:

- Resume

- Covering letter responding to the key areas of responsibility

- Contact details of 3 referees

For further details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role, please refer to the Position Description, as well as the Candidate Information Pack. The College reserves the right to commence interviewing prior to the closing date.

To discuss this role please contact Sarah Davidson, People and Culture Administrator, on 08 8303 9043 .

Information provided by applicants will be subject to the Seymour College Privacy Policy which is available to view on the College website. Seymour College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people through the prevention, identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect. All candidates for roles at the College are subject to thorough screening and assessment to determine suitability and support of child safety. All employees, volunteers and visitors are expected to model and encourage behaviour that upholds the dignity and protection of students from harm. In applying for this role, you are asserting the accuracy and integrity of your application, including the complete disclosure of any matter that may be inconsistent with the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, or bring the College into disrepute.

#J-18808-Ljbffr