Casual Disability Education Learning Support School Assistants

Casual Disability Education Learning Support School Assistants – Primary and Secondary

Join our team of Casual Learning Support Assistants and help make a positive impact in ACT specialist public schools.

We are seeking enthusiastic and caring individuals to assist school leaders and teachers, contribute to inclusive classroom environments and provide practical support to help students succeed.

This flexible, school‑hours role offers valuable opportunities for both experienced and aspiring disability and inclusion support workers.

If you are passionate about supporting students and want rewarding work with real purpose, we encourage you to apply for our casual employment register. Please note inclusion on the casual employment register is not a vacancy and does not guarantee an offer of employment.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive daily rate: From $286.22, including casual loading.
• Generous superannuation: 12.5%.
• Supportive environment: Access to training and professional learning opportunities.

Why join us?

• Flexible work options: Opportunities across specialist and general education school settings.
• School‑friendly hours: Work during school hours with school holidays off.

About the ACT Education Directorate and our specialist schools:

We deliver high-quality public education for children and young people across the ACT. Our mission is to provide excellent, fair and equitable learning opportunities where every student feels safe, valued and supported to thrive.

ACT public schools educate more than 50,000 students across 93 schools including early childhood schools, preschools, primary schools, high schools, colleges and specialist school settings.

Our 4 specialist schools provide education settings for students who have been diagnosed with moderate, severe or profound intellectual disability:  Cranleigh (kindergarten to year 6) and Black Mountain School (years 7-12) on Canberra’s northside and Malkara (preschool to year 6) and The Woden School (years 7-12) on the southside.

Learn more about supports for students with disability.

About the role:

As a Casual Disability Education Learning Support School Assistant, you will:

• Support individual students and small groups with classroom learning and activities, guided by the classroom teacher.
• Work collaboratively within a school team to support student engagement and participation.
• Provide personal care and health-related support for students where required, including assistance with toileting and menstrual care.
• Support students with high physical needs, by following individual physical management plans, including routine manual handling tasks.
• Assist with mealtimes in line with student eating and drinking plans.
• Help maintain positive, safe and inclusive learning spaces.
• Support student wellbeing throughout the school day.

What we’re looking for:

• Relevant qualifications such as Certificate IV in Education Support (desirable or willingness to work towards one).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• A caring, student‑centred approach, with a genuine interest in supporting children and young people in their learning.
• An understanding of diverse learning needs, including how to assist students who require additional support or extension.
• Effective teamwork and reliability, with good organisational and time‑management skills.
• An approachable personality and a professional attitude in a school environment.

Eligibility requirements:

To be employed in an ACT public school, you must have:

• A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WwVP) registration(or eligibility to apply)
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency or a valid working visa.

How to apply:

Apply via our job portal with:

1. Your resume/CV detailing your experience and qualifications.
2. A written application (maximum 3 pages) addressing the selection questions for the support area. Refer to the Applicant Pack for details.
3. A certified copy of your ACT WwVP registration (or proof of recent application)
4. At least 1 referee report (2 preferred), including one from your current or most recent supervisor.

We welcome applications for school assistant roles at select times throughout the year. Please email us at EDUSchoolAssistant@act.gov.au or to find out about the many opportunities with our ACT public schools.

The ACT Public Service is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply.

All offers of employment are made under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and are made on the basis that you satisfy all relevant pre-employment checks. All new ACTPS employees must complete pre-employment checks before starting employment and hold a valid WWVP Registration.

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