Learning Coach/ Teacher's Aide

St John's Lutheran School - Portland (see more jobs from this school)

PORTLAND, VIC 


Learning Support / Teacher's Aide

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.53 FTE)

Applications Close: 2 November 2026


We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Coach/ Teacher's Aide to join our team in 2027, working with our middle to upper classes for approximately 20 hours per week from Monday - Thursday. The position will commence on 21st January 2027.

<p>St John’s Lutheran Primary School is seeking a new team member who is an enthusiastic, dedicated teacher that strives for academic excellence. The successful Teacher's Aide will be willing to support the Christian ethos (Lutheran) of the school while working in a close team environment.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>St John’s is located in the beautiful coastal town of Portland VIC. We currently have 120 students structured in Foundation to Year 6.</p> <p>We are a Christian School and believe in developing every aspect of our students. We work hard at developing confidence, resilience, creativity and positive mindsets. We also strongly believe in setting high expectations for demonstrating respect towards each other, developing a strong work ethic and driving personal best in regards to student growth.</p> <p>This role will suit someone who is passionate about supporting students to participate, learn and flourish, and contributing to a Christ-centred school community within the Lutheran tradition.</p> <p>We offer a supportive and collaborative environment, competitive salary and opportunities for professional development. The successful candidate will work alongside teachers and learning support staff to support students with diverse learning, wellbeing, social, emotional or additional needs.</p> <p>The role will involve supporting students in our Junior primary classes primarily but also depending on the needs of the school.</p> <p>This is a part-time 0.53 FTE position commencing 21st January 2027</p>

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<p>To apply, please submit:</p> <ul> <li>A current resume.</li> <li>A cover letter outlining your interest in the role and suitability for the position.</li> </ul> <p>Applicants are required to provide the names and contact details of three referees who can speak to their suitability for the position. At least one referee should be a pastoral referee, such as a pastor, minister or other recognised Christian leader, who can comment on the applicant’s Christian faith, character and commitment to supporting the Christian ethos and values of St John’s Lutheran Primary School. Wherever possible, the remaining referees should have recent professional knowledge of the applicant’s work, skills and suitability for working with children in a school environment.</p> <p>Applications should be submitted via email to <a href="mailto:principal@stjohnsportland.vic.edu.au?subject=Learning%20Coach%2F%20Teacher%27s%20Aide%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><strong>principal@stjohnsportland.vic.edu.au</strong></a><strong> </strong>by <strong>9 am 2nd November 2026</strong></p>