Education Support Aide - Junior School

A special opportunity available for an outstanding Education Support Aide to join the Learning Support team in the Junior School at Scotch College.

About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and caring Education Support Aide to support the teaching and learning of students with identified learning needs, including support for social, emotional, behaviour and cognitive challenges. The role works alongside teachers and students in one-on-one and group settings to enable students to access the curriculum and enhance individual learning outcomes.
This role requires excellent communication skills, flexibility, adaptability, patience, time management and organisational skills and to work with teachers, students and stakeholders across the School.
Key details:

• Contract role – 2027 school year
• Monday-Friday, 8.00 – 3.30pm, term time only
• Work with classroom teachers to help students engage and participate in learning
• Guide and support student behaviour and the development of social and emotional skills

  
About You
With a passion for assisting and participating in activities that improve the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of students, you will bring:

• Commitment to the mission and values of Scotch College
• Clear and strong written and verbal communication skills, marked by clarity and compassion
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship skills, with the ability to engage with students and colleagues
• Passion to assist and improve the academic, social and emotional development of primary aged boys
• Empathy and emotional maturity to work effectively with students who have learning and/or behaviour needs, including ASD
• Strong IT skills, with knowledge of the MS Office suite
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, trust and integrity
• Relevant qualifications and experience in learning support
• Relevant qualifications and/or training in child safety and wellbeing
• Current VIT / WWCC (Employee)
• Full Australian working rights

  
About Us
We are a leader of boys’ education in Australia, renowned for exceptional teaching and learning and our commitment to educating boys to become good men. Our boys are engaged in a breadth of academic and co-curricular opportunities, enabling them to discover their purpose and passion and enlightening them to shape a better future.
We value our staff as fundamental to the success of this mission, investing in them to inspire excellence in our boys.
Key benefits:

• Extensive resources and facilities
• Opportunities for enriching professional and personal development
• Vibrant, collegial community of like-minded professionals
• Generous leave entitlements and salary package options
• Comprehensive staff wellness program, including gym and swimming pool access, yoga sessions, interest groups and an extensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Easy access via public transport and onsite parking

About Applying
Applications will be accepted via our website only:
https://www.scotch.vic.edu.au/working-at-scotch/current-opportunities/

For a copy of the position description, please copy the following link into your browser: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fSkMpCNAM1fCyx22n5upGx8PjnzMlQfu/view?usp=drive_link

Applications should be addressed to the Director of People and Culture, and include:

• cover letter
• CV
• details of at least 3 professional referees

  
Closing date: Friday 27 November 2026 (5pm)

Scotch College reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Support of the College’s Christian heritage is an expectation of all staff.
Scotch College is committed to the protection of all children and young people from all forms of abuse. All staff are required to provide referee, proof of identity and academic qualifications checks prior to employment. Adherence to the College’s child-safety practices, Code of Conduct and completion of regular child safe and other related training is mandatory for continued employment.