Located in Brisbane City, Indie School Brisbane CBD is an independent school offering a strengths-based education to adolescents who have become disengaged in mainstream schooling. We are looking for a positive and proactive Education Support Assistant to join our team of professional and caring staff.

We are a small and happy crew who benefit from a workplace culture of people supporting each other to get the best from our learners - who we believe deserve the best. If you love working with young people and consider yourself adaptable, we would love to hear from you.

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

• 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

• Maintaining up-to-date records of observations/concerns/interventions/incidents in the relevant file for each student, including
• 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 2022-2025) $60,160
• Salary Packaging through Maxxia.

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 and mobile phone 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 4 July 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 Kim Cohen, Head of School via email ([email protected])