Learning Support Assistant High School Grade 8-10

• The Learning Support Assistant will promote inclusive teaching and learning across Grades 8 to 10. The role provides targeted, evidence-based support to students experiencing barriers in reading, written language and related areas of learning, while working collaboratively with teachers, parents and the school support team.

Duties and Responsibilities Key Responsibilities

• Provide structured individual and small-group intervention for students identified through screening, assessment or teacher referral.
• Plan, coordinate and run the high school reading programme for Grades 8 to 10, including screening, intervention, progress monitoring and reporting.
• Support the development of reading accuracy, fluency and comprehension, as well as spelling, vocabulary, writing and broader English-language proficiency.
• Use evidence-based programmes and differentiated strategies suited to students identified needs.
• Collaborate with subject teachers to identify effective classroom approaches, accommodations and learning resources.
• Keep teachers and the multidisciplinary team informed of students' progress, emerging needs and recommended support.
• Communicate professionally with parents and liaise with external professionals when required.
• Maintain clear intervention plans, progress records and confidential student documentation.
• Contribute to relevant school support meetings and consistently apply school policies and safeguarding procedures.

Knowledge and skills

• Sound knowledge of adolescent literacy development and evidence-based reading intervention.
• Familiarity with the English Home Language IEB Subject Assessment Guidelines.
• Ability to assess needs, set measurable intervention goals and monitor student progress.
• Ability to motivate students and prepare purposeful, engaging learning resources.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills when working with students, parents, teachers and external professionals.
• Organised administration, sound professional judgement and respect for confidentiality.
• Confidence in using ICT and assistive or educational technologies.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Minimum Requirement

• A recognised teaching qualification, such as a B.Ed. HED, ADE or PGCE.
• English III or an equivalent major in English.
• Postgraduate training in Learning Support, Remedial Education or a closely related field.
• Current and valid SACE certificate.
• Experience supporting adolescents with reading, language or learning barriers.

Deadline:2nd October,2026