Education Support Assistant

• Fixed term (6 months), part time position (2 days/week)
• Collaborative and innovative working environment
• Join a school committed to staff & student wellbeing

The Role
Leading independent girls’ school, Camberwell Girls Grammar School, presents an opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Education Support Assistant to join our team on a part-time basis (approx. 0.38 FTE). Working 2 days per week on Monday and Wednesday, your hours will be 08:25am – 3:35pm. 

This position is to be worked during term time only and is for a fixed term period of 6 months, commencing immediately.

Reporting into the Head of Learning Diversity (Senior School), you will be responsible for providing support to teachers and students.  Literacy and numeracy-based support will be required and the provision of instructional support and social skills support when needed. In addition, you will support practical work in science labs, attend excursions, and work flexibly across years 7 to 9.

You will make an impact by:  

• Working with students and staff within the Response to Intervention Framework
• Providing support to teachers and students through the provision of instructional support and social skills support as required
• Supervising and supporting students who have Individual Learning Plans/Individual Education Plans as required
• Supervising and supporting individual students as required

To be successful in this role…
You will commit to the philosophy of inclusive education and be self-motivated, to work autonomously and be proactive.

You will have:

• Experience in supporting students with learning needs (essential)
• Qualification/s of relevance such as a Certificate in Education Support (or working towards a relevant qualification) (desirable)
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current Criminal History Record Check

Why join Camberwell Girls Grammar School?
Camberwell Girls Grammar School is an independent Anglican day school for girls from ELC to Year 12.  We offer opportunities for every student to be the creator of high-quality work, in an environment focused firmly on the future. Through academic excellence, we pride ourselves on being innovative educational leaders, as well as providing the following benefits to all staff:

• Staff wellbeing focus 
• Salaries and packages at above Award-level
• Active Professional Learning & Development programs 
• Paid Discretionary Leave 
• Additional paid Personal/Carers Leave
• Employee Assistance Program available for all staff and their immediate household members

Further information & how to apply
For more information, see the full position description and apply via the 'Apply Now' button.  Please note, applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Please submit a brief cover letter and resume outlining your suitability to this role.

For recruitment and role enquiries, please contact our Human Resources team on 03 9813 1166.

Applications close: Sunday 12 July 2026

Camberwell Girls Grammar School reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the closing date for applications. We thank you for your understanding.

Our commitment to Child Safety
At CGGS we are committed to child safety, as such all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check and hold a valid employee Working with Children Clearance or VIT Registration.

The CGGS community is one that is welcoming, caring, inclusive and connected. We recognise the value and importance of diversity and are dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive culture that supports and celebrates diversity.