Inclusive Education Assistant (Relief)

Inclusive Education Assistant (Relief)

• Seeking talented Inclusive Education Assistants to join a relief pool
• Join a supportive community
• Free lunch and parking provided daily

Wesley College is a Uniting Church day and boarding school. We are seeking people who can uphold our values through demonstrating personal responsibility, respect for self and others while embracing diversity.  Our commitment to equity and inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, identity and experience drives us forward every day.

We’re seeking expressions of interest from qualified Inclusive Education Assistants(s) to join our relief pool, working on an on-call basis at point-of-need across our sub-schools. You will have flexibility to nominate your available workdays.

You will have previous experience and a passion for working with students with additional needs. Our students requiring support have a range of learning needs and/or disabilities. Candidates will need to have experience working with small groups and individuals in a range of classroom contexts, with students of various ages and developmental stages and who may have medical, health or learning disabilities.

Our ideal candidate will: 

• Have relevant qualifications, such as a Certificate IV in Teacher Assistant (Special Needs);
• Have extensive experience working with students in a primary and/or secondary context including supporting students in core curriculum and specialist content areas and the ability to transfer across sub-schools if necessary;
• Be enthusiastic and patient, with experience working with students who have learning disabilities such as Dyslexia, Dysgraphia or Dyscalculia, who may have an Autism Spectrum Disorder, an Intellectual Disability, Speech and Language Disorder, Generalised Anxiety Disorder or who have challenges in regulating their behaviour;
• Have experience in the delivery of targeted intervention programs for literacy and/or Mathematics;
• Have experience in implementing Individual Education Plans and putting transition plans into practice;
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and who can communicate effectively with staff, students and parents;
• Enjoy working and contributing as part of a team;
• Be flexible and open to feedback, and keen to improve their professional practice; and
• Be prepared to support students across a variety of learning environments outside of the classroom including on excursion and camps.
• Have availability for a minimum 12-month period

The College offers a vibrant and caring community as your work environment. We offer attractive employment benefits, including competitive remuneration. Free parking and daily lunches are provided to all staff members.

The closing date for applications is 4.00pm, Monday 31 August 2026.

Your application should consist of a covering letter addressing the above criteria and a current resume, including at least two referees who can comment on your work performance.