Learning Support Assistant - Classroom based - Senior School

Fixed term part-time working from 8:45am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, 31.25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (School term time only).
Available from term 1, 2026

About Westminster

Westminster is an Early Learning to Year 12, coeducational day and boarding, Uniting Church school with a proud history and an exciting future. We commit to helping all students and staff achieve more than they thought possible through an adventurous education, which takes place anytime our students are challenged in their learning and when staff explore new opportunities to improve their profession. Since opening in 1961, Westminster’s vibrant sense of community has shaped our welcoming, down-to-earth character, enriched by School values of being brave, humble, kind, authentic, resilient and curious.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Learning Support Assistant to provide in-class assistance in the Senior School for students with specific special learning needs. You will support classroom teachers to establish an effective learning environment and to provide adjustments to learning materials to support all students in their learning experience.

Key Selection Criteria: Qualifications, Skills and Experience includes:

• Certificate III in Education Support (as minimum or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience in providing student support
• Creative and demonstrates initiative
• Excellent ICT and administrative skills
• Current certification in Provide First Aid
• Awareness of the Privacy Act
• Experience providing support to Indigenous students would be an advantage.

Key Selection Criteria: Personal Qualities

• Initiative and the capacity for self-direction, while at the same time contributing to the output of the larger team
• Warm, caring and nurturing disposition
• A positive, enthusiastic team member with superior organisational skills, the ability to set goals and prioritise work, and the capacity to manage multiple, simultaneous tasks.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to a diverse range of students and parents
• Ability to ensure confidentiality.

A position description is available on our website under Careers - www.westminster.school

For further information about this role please contact [email protected]

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter addressed to Mrs Rebecca Wilkins, Head of Student Diversity.

Applications will only be accepted when submitted through Seek and may be reviewed as received.

Applications close 9am Monday 10th November 2025.

Westminster, where you can achieve more than you thought possible.