Academic Position | Junior School

Learning Support Assistant

Danebank is one of the leading Christian girls’ schools in Australia with a wonderful reputation and proud

history of excellence and innovation in thinking, learning and care. We nurture and inspire girls to flourish

through inclusive and powerful educational opportunities.

We aspire for each girl to become all she is purposed to be.

Our guiding values are compassionate service, creative collaboration, respectful relationships, courageous

optimism, personal excellence, loving kindness and taking responsibility. The life of our school is anchored in a

Christian foundation and our worship and spiritual life is grounded in the Anglican tradition. The very essence of

our motto - Ut Prosim That I May Serve - reflects our intention for each girl to develop meaning in her life, to

grow in faith, to serve others and to contribute to society into the future.

Our ApproachOur approach to education is futures-focused and holistic: we integrate student wellbeing, learning and

personal development to help shape the social, emotional, physical, cognitive and spiritual aspects of each

individual.

Our StaffDanebank acknowledges and values the contribution that all staff, teaching and operational, make to the

achievement of the School’s strategy and is committed to supporting all staff in their endeavours.

Danebank staff are passionate about learning and deeply committed to the wellbeing and growth of each girl.

Our heart to serve and vision to improve drives our collaboration, innovation, professional growth and pursuit

of the best for ourselves and our community. Staff enjoy working in our engaging environment.

Position DescriptionThis Position Description is a guide only and is not intended to be an exhaustive or exclusive list of the duties

attached to this position. The Position Description is subject to review and modification by the Principal, in

response to the strategic direction of the School and the development of the skills and knowledge of the

position.

Reporting Manager Head of Learning Enrichment

Role Purpose

All staff have the responsibility to support Danebank’s aspiration and intent, upholding its core values and Christian foundation.The Learning Support Assistant is passionate about supporting the learningneeds of the students and is deeply committed to the wellbeing and growthof each student. In partnership with the Head of Learning Enrichment,



thelearning support assistant collaborates with classroom teachers and bringsinnovative ideas to promote a culture of continuous improvement. Thelearning support assistant has the experience and skills required to performbasic duties without technical instruction but may require instruction formore complex tasks.The Learning Support Assistant will demonstrate independent initiative andjudgement and will assist students with the class teacher or in a smallgroup session. The learning support assistant is responsible for creating andmaintaining effective learning environments which support the learningneeds of the students. The learning support assistant ensures professionalcompliance, supports policy and follows school procedures and systems.Every learning support assistant is expected to be involved in the studentcare, and sometimes the outdoor education and co-curricular programs, asthese are pivotal to the holistic development of each student.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

- Assist teachers in classrooms and students with their learning.
- Attend excursions and support the teacher with students.
- Under the supervision of the teacher, supervise students who have missed tests, assessment tasks or exams.
- Assist students in Assembly and Chapel if required.
- Assist teachers in the classroom as directed e.g. manage a small group, work with students one to one.
- Assist with administrative duties as required: - photocopying, mounting, booklet making, laminating, contacting, cutting out or other duties.
- Under the supervision of the Head of Learning Enrichment, assist in running programs for students to improve literacy such as Initialit, also testing for programs.
- From time to time assist with junior student hygiene e.g. toilet,washing hands, responding to vomiting.
- Produce resources as needed.
- Stocktake end of year – books, compactus.
- Attend meetings as required.
- Playground supervision as required.
- Model a Christian example in all activities.
- Establish rapport with students and provide ongoing encouragement to support students’ emotional and social.
- Maintain professional confidentiality.
- Liaise with teachers and other staff as necessary regarding.




- Provide the appropriate duty of care.

Communication and Engagement

- Maintain effective and respectful relationships with students, staffand parents.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents/carers.
- Refer parent enquiries to the teacher in a timely manner to ensure positive outcomes for student learning.
- Attend School events, participate in co-curricular activities and maintain an active connection with the broader community.

Any other duties as may be required by the Principal and/or the Deputy

Experience

- Ability to work with a range of people and build relationships across all areas
- Excellent people skills and a strong desire to help and support students
- Experience supporting students in the early years of Junior School
- Ability to follow instructions while also displaying initiative
- Ability to prioritise tasks
- Professional and personal integrity.
- Flexible and open to change.
- Proactive and innovative.
- Technologically literate and experienced in the integration of technology into every aspect of students’ learning.
- Willingness to actively engage in co-curricular activities.
- Commitment to personal and career development.

Essential Qualifications

- Working with Children Check required.
- Certificate III Educational Support

Workplace Health and Safety

All Danebank staff have a responsibility to comply with the School’s WHS policies, procedures and practices and contribute to a healthy and safeworkplace culture.

Child Protection

Danebank is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, putting the needs and interests of our students first. All Danebank staff are required to complywith applicable child protection legislation and are responsible for ensuringthat the School’s Child Safe policies, procedures and programs are at the forefront of all we do. This includes maintaining a child safe culture,adopting strategies and taking action to promote child wellbeing, andkeeping students safe from harm. The School has zero tolerance for childabuse.

Classification CMEA (PAOS) 2025 (depending on experience and accreditation)

Document Information

Prepared by Deputy Principal Junior School

Prepared date March 2025, reviewed minor edits August 2026

Approved by Principal

Approved date

Additional notes

Acknowledgement of receipt of position description

I have received a copy of the Position Description and have read and understood its content.

Employee Signature Date

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📌 Learning Support Assistant Junior School (New South Wales)
🏢 DANEBANK Anglican School For Girls
📍 New South Wales