Learning Support Assistant Full-time and Part-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

**Closes: 05 December 2025**:
**Classification**: School Assistant 2/3
**Salary**: $58,291 - $70,118 plus superannuation
**Position No**: 46848, several
**Directorate**: Education
**Advertised (Gazettal date)**: 21 November 2025

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**Details**:Jervis Bay School is seeking proactive and caring Learning Support Assistants to help nurture student wellbeing and learning in our close-knit school community.

As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll work closely with teachers to support students with additional needs - providing practical and emotional assistance, helping in classrooms and work contributing to a safe, inclusive learning environment.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a stunning natural setting and make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners.

About our school

Located within the Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay School offers a three-year-old Koori preschool program, a four-year-old preschool program and classes from Kindergarten to Year six. With around 100 students, we are a small, inclusive school with strong ties to Country, culture and community. We proudly serve Wreck Bay, Jervis Bay Territory and the broader Jervis Bay region, taking a holistic approach to education supports every child’s academic, social and emotional growth.

Jervis Bay School is administered by the ACT Education Directorate on behalf of the Australian Government under a service agreement. This means it is included in the ACT public primary school system and benefits from the same high standards of public education. More information can be found on the ACT Education Directorate website.

Key responsibilities:

- Provide individual and small group support to students with disabilities to help them engage in classroom learning and activities.
- Assist teachers to deliver educational programs and support student behaviour and wellbeing.
- Provide personal and health support for students with additional needs.
- Administer medications and implement approved health care plans.
- Help maintain a safe, clean and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Communicate with families and carers about student progress and routine matters, in partnership with teaching staff.
- Carry out basic administrative tasks and assist with classroom equipment setup and maintenance.
- Contribute to school activities and programs that promote student development and community connection.

About you:

- Genuine passion for working with and assisting young people.
- Thrive in a school environment and enjoy working directly with students.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with students, staff, and families.
- Ability to work independently, use initiative, and make sound decisions.
- Skilled in organising tasks, managing time, and meeting deadlines.
- Confident using information systems, administrative tools, and computer programs.
- Promote equity, diversity, and maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment
- Hold (or be working towards) a Certificate III in Information and Cultural Services, Education Support, or equivalent (desirable but not a requirement)

What we can offer you:

- Competitive pay and conditions that support school-based staff.
- Flexible school hours and school holidays off to balance work-life personal and family commitments.
- Targeted training and professional learning opportunities to support your ongoing development.
- Generous superannuation 12%, increasing to 12.5% from 01 January 2026.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
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**Eligibility/Other requirements**:

- Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the _Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011_ is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)
- First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake training.
- Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid working visa.

**Notes**:There are several temporary full-time and part-time positions available from 27 January 2026 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. Some positions are part-time at up to 15 hours per week and the full-time salary noted above will be pro-rata.

- Your curriculum vitae outlining your experience and qualifications
- Evidence of WWVP Registration and any relevant qualifications.
- Contact details of one referee, however two is preferable, from your current or mo