Education Support Assistant

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Indie Education Full time $60,000 per year

Indie School provides students the opportunity to learn in a supportive environment using individualised learning and education plans, tailored to each student's own education and life circumstances. Smaller class sizes allow students greater opportunity to identify their strengths and work to improve areas in which they lack confidence.

The greatest difference between Indie School and many other alternative education settings is that our foundations lie in Adult Education philosophies. Choice, independence, mutual respect and accountability all have a significant role to play. In return for higher levels of self-responsibility, the students can enjoy some greater freedoms.

Core Workplace Objectives:

  • Liaising with relevant teaching colleague(s) to discuss daily plans/student support needs.
  • Supporting students engagement in learning, including tailoring learning resources and/or learning adjustments to suit the ability/interest/needs of individual students, as directed.
  • Assisting with supervision of students in the classroom.

Workplace Tasking & Key Responsibilities

  • Maintaining up-to-date records of observations/concerns/interventions/incidents in the relevant file for each student, including
  • Monitoring progress against and supporting achievement of Individual Learning Plan goals for each student
  • Recording evidence of support and adjustments, as specified in Individual Learning Plan, for each student
  • Supporting students in meeting school expectations (see Student Code of Conduct)
  • Assisting to conduct school incursions or excursions
  • Establish rapport and ongoing relationships with all students
  • Demonstrate enthusiasm and passion for assisting students with positive school engagement
  • Recognise and respond appropriately when a student exhibits disengaged and/or dysregulated behaviours (initiate engagement with / support of students)
  • Establish a schedule for classroom engagement and support, where applicable and/or as directed by teaching colleagues
  • Demonstrate flexibility in daily practices
  • Demonstrate clear knowledge of / adherence to school policies and procedures
  • Productively engage in collegial discussions and collaborative tasks
  • Demonstrate clear and effective communication skills with staff and students
  • Demonstrate effective time management skills, including daily prioritising of work tasks
  • Demonstrate appropriate Information and Communication Technology skills, including proficient use of the Microsoft suite, school network and internet

For this position with our company, applicants must:

  • Have the ability to work as part of a team
  • Be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
  • Have strong written and oral communication skills
  • Have intermediate experience in the Microsoft suite and database knowledge.

For this position with our company, applicants must be willing and able to provide:

  • Annual National Police Check
  • Working with Children Check

Remuneration:

  • Level 3 (AWCC Enterprise Agreement $60,160 p.a. pro rata ($30.34/hr)

Benefits of Indie:

  • Attractive PBI Salary packaging is on offer through Maxxia
  • Uniform provided
  • 15 days paid personal leave
  • Paid parental leave provisions
  • Company laptop provided
  • Access to an Employee Wellbeing Platform via Sonder
  • Locations all around Australia

To apply, please submit a current Resume along with a cover letter.Applications close on the 20 September 2025. All applications will be reviewed upon submission and applicants may be interviewed and appointed prior to this date.

If you have any questions about this role please contact Deb Pizaro, Head of School via email ).

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