Emmaus College is a leading Catholic co-educational regional College in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne with a progressive, caring and dynamic learning community. Applications are invited from suitably experienced and qualified candidates for the following position. The successful applicant will be required to work during the school term only and receives paid school holidays (Category B). This is a part time (0.69 FTE) 12 month contract role commencing as soon as possible. Emmaus College is committed to providing an education that is inclusive and supports each student to achieve their potential. The College recognises that some students require additional assistance to do this. The Learning Assistant reports to the Learning Diversity Leader. The role of a Learning Assistant is to provide support to individual students/groups under the direction of the subject teacher and Learning Diversity Leader.We have students in Years 7 – 9 who require extensive support to manage physical incapacities and some very high needs students on the Autism Spectrum (also in Years 7 – 9), who require one on one assistance. Applicants will require significant physical strength and agility to manage these students. applicants may also be required to push a wheelchair and must be physically capable of doing so.Hours will be 8.30 - 3.30pm with term breaks off (5 days a week). Applications close by 4pm Wednesday 12 May 2021. Emmaus College is committed to the creation and maintenance of a child safe school environment. All employees have a shared legal responsibility to provide a child safe environment and contribute to a safe working environment for staff in their area. Emmaus College is an equal opportunity employer. Learning Assistant Role Description

Learning Assistant

Emmaus College is a leading Catholic co-educational regional College in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne with a progressive, caring and dynamic learning community. 

Applications are invited from suitably experienced and qualified candidates for the following position. 

The successful applicant will be required to work during the school term only and receives paid school holidays (Category B). This is a part time (0.69 FTE) 12 month contract role commencing as soon as possible. 

Emmaus College is committed to providing an education that is inclusive and supports each student to achieve their potential. The College recognises that some students require additional assistance to do this. The Learning Assistant reports to the Learning Diversity Leader. The role of a Learning Assistant is to provide support to individual students/groups under the direction of the subject teacher and Learning Diversity Leader.

We have students in Years 7 – 9 who require extensive support to manage physical incapacities and some very high needs students on the Autism Spectrum (also in Years 7 – 9), who require one on one assistance.

  • Applicants will require significant physical strength and agility to manage these students.
  • applicants may also be required to push a wheelchair and must be physically capable of doing so.

Hours will be 8.30 - 3.30pm with term breaks off (5 days a week). 

Applications close by 4pm Wednesday 12 May 2021. 

Emmaus College is committed to the creation and maintenance of a child safe school environment. All employees have a shared legal responsibility to provide a child safe environment and contribute to a safe working environment for staff in their area. Emmaus College is an equal opportunity employer.