THE FOLLOWING PAPERS SHOULD BE LODGED WITH AN APPLICATION.

Completed Application Form

Cover letter and Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Names of professional and personal referees. Personal referees should include a church minister where possible.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

Applications should be marked confidential and addressed to:

Dr Michele Benn, Principal

Email: [email protected]

Mail: Danebank Anglican School for Girls, 80-98 Park Road HURSTVILLE NSW 2220

NOTE: Applicants will be interviewed as applications are received and the position may be filled prior to the deadline.

Learning Support Assistant

Part Time - 3 Days per week / Permanent

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 Approach

Our 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 Staff

Danebank 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 Description

This 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.

Position Title Learning Support Assistant (Junior School)

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 learning needs of the students and is deeply committed to the wellbeing and growth of each student.



In partnership with the Head of Learning Enrichment, the learning support assistant collaborates with classroom teachers and brings innovative ideas to promote a culture of continuous improvement. The learning support assistant has the experience and skills required to perform basic duties without technical instruction but may require instruction for more complex tasks.

The Learning Support Assistant will demonstrate independent initiative and judgement and will assist students with the class teacher or in a small group session. The learning support assistant is responsible for creating and maintaining effective learning environments which support the learning needs of the students. The learning support assistant ensures professional compliance, supports policy and follows school procedures and systems.

Every learning support assistant is expected to be involved in the student care, and sometimes the outdoor education and co-curricular programs, as these are pivotal to the holistic development of each student.

Specific Duties and

Responsibilities

Actively support the Christian ethos of the school, modelling a Christian example in all activities.

Create inclusive, safe and supportive learning environments that model

Christian world views.

Teaching and Learning

- 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.
- Attend professional development courses.
- 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.

Wellbeing Model a Christian example in all activities.

- Establish rapport with students and provide ongoing

encouragement to support students’ emotional and social wellbeing.
- Maintain professional confidentiality.
- Liaise with teachers and other staff as necessary regarding

students’ wellbeing.
- Provide the appropriate duty of care.





Communication and Engagement

- Maintain effective and respectful relationships with students, staff

and 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

Principal Junior School.

Key Competencies, Skills and/ or Experience

- Ability to work with a range of people and build relationships

across all areas
- Excellent people skills and a solid 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
- Attention to detail
- 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 professional development.

Essential Qualifications Essential: 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 safe workplace 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 comply with applicable child protection legislation and are responsible for ensuring that the School’s Child Safe policies, procedures and programs are at the forefront of all we do. This includes maintaining a child protected culture,

adopting strategies and taking action to promote child wellbeing, and keeping students safe from harm. The School has zero tolerance for child abuse.

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

Application Information

Applications addressed to:

Dr Michele Benn, Principal

Email: [email protected]

Mail: The Principal, Danebank School, 80-92 Park Road, Hurstville, 2220

Please complete the Application for Employment Teacher form, to be considered for this position.

This form is available on the employment page of our website. www.danebank.nsw.edu.au/people/

Applications close Please refer to job advertisement details for information.

NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. Interviews may begin as applications are received and the position may be filled prior to the closing date.

Danebank is a member of the Anglican Schools Corporation

Document Information

Prepared by Deputy Principal Junior School

Prepared date March 2025, reviewed minor edits August 2026

Approved by Principal

Approved date

Additional notes

📌 Learning Support Assistant Junior School (Hurstville)
🏢 Danebank
📍 Hurstville