12 Oct
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Launceston Church Grammar School
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Mowbray
12 Oct
Launceston Church Grammar School
Mowbray
Support Inclusive Learning Through People, Practice and Technology
Launceston Church Grammar School is an Anglican co-educational day and boarding school in northern Tasmania. Known for educational excellence and a strong, values-based community, we provide rich learning and co-curricular experiences for students from Early Learning to Year 12.
We are seeking a capable and adaptable Education Support Specialist to join our Learning Enrichment team at the Senior Campus on a full-time basis working during our School term periods.
This role extends beyond traditional classroom assistance. You will use contemporary learning technologies, digital resources and assistive tools to help students access curriculum, build confidence and independence, participate in targeted intervention programs and achieve stronger learning outcomes.
Working with a high degree of professional judgement within established frameworks, you will collaborate with teachers, Learning Enrichment staff, students and families to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate inclusive support strategies.
About the Role
Reporting to the Learning Area Leader – Learning Enrichment, the Education Support Specialist provides specialist support to students, teachers and staff across the Senior Campus.
The role supports targeted literacy, language and numeracy interventions, classroom access, assessment adjustments, organisation and executive functioning, student transitions and broader initiatives that promote engagement, wellbeing and learning.
Technology is central to the role. You will confidently use Microsoft 365, school learning and student management platforms, digital intervention resources and assistive technologies to adapt materials, support accessibility, maintain accurate records, contribute evidence of adjustments and communicate student progress.
You will also contribute to planning meetings, case discussions, professional learning and whole-school activities, helping to strengthen consistent, inclusive and technology-enabled practice across the School.
As part of this role, you will be required to:
- Facilitate targeted literacy, language and numeracy intervention programs for individual students and small groups.
- Plan, prepare and adapt learning and intervention materials using digital platforms, multimedia resources and accessibility features to meet identified student needs.
- Use assistive technologies and appropriate applications to improve curriculum access,
communication, organisation and student independence.
- Work with teachers to implement Individual Learning Plans, learning adjustments and curriculum support strategies that build student accountability.
- Support students with routines, digital calendars, timetables, task management, resource organisation and effective use of learning devices.
- Assist during assessments as a reader, scribe or supervisor and support the appropriate use of approved digital adjustments.
- Maintain accurate and confidential student files, assessment data, intervention records and digital evidence of adjustments, including contributions to NCCD documentation.
- Provide timely feedback to teachers and Learning Enrichment leaders on student progress, engagement and the effectiveness of support strategies.
- Collaborate with teachers before and after classes to clarify learning objectives, prepare resources and coordinate support for allocated students and programs.
- Participate in planning meetings, case discussions, professional learning and reviews of education support programs.
- Support student orientation, transition and engagement activities, rostered duties, structured break-time activities, camps, excursions and community events.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and contribute to a safe, inclusive, collaborative and child-safe learning environment.
About You
We are seeking a student-focused education support skilled who combines strong interpersonal capability with confidence using technology to solve practical learning and accessibility challenges.
- Experience supporting secondary students in a classroom, intervention, teacher assistant or similar education setting.
- Demonstrated ability to support students with additional learning needs using inclusive, strengths-based and evidence-informed approaches.
- High digital literacy, including confident use of Microsoft 365 applications and the ability to learn and navigate school learning, assessment and student management systems.
- Experience adapting digital content and using accessibility functions or assistive technologies to support diverse learners.
- Robust literacy, numeracy, written communication, data-entry and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to prepare engaging resources across print and digital formats and troubleshoot routine technology issues calmly and resourcefully.
- Sound understanding of curriculum, Individual Learning Plans, reasonable adjustments and school-based support systems.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build respectful relationships with students, staff and families.
- A flexible, responsive and creative approach, strong personal organisation and the confidence to work autonomously within established frameworks.
- A collaborative mindset, commitment to continuous learning and alignment with the values and Anglican ethos of the School.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Certificate III in Education Support, or equivalent qualifications and experience, is desirable.
- Experience delivering targeted literacy, language or numeracy interventions, including small-group programs, will be highly regarded.
- Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration and a satisfactory National Police History Record Check.
- Current open Driver’s Licence.
- Current HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting and HLTAID009 – Provide CPR.
Launceston Church Grammar School is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
Why Join LCGS?
This is an opportunity to join a warm, collegial and values-driven School community and make a practical difference to student access, confidence and achievement.
You will work alongside experienced educators and Learning Enrichment professionals, with opportunities to build your capability in intervention, inclusive practice, assistive technology and digital learning support.
At LCGS, our values are love, grace, humility, costly service and hope. These values guide how we work with children, families and one another and underpin our commitment to creating an environment where children, families and staff can flourish.
Applications
Applications close 5pm Friday 30th October 2026 and will be reviewed as they are received.
Remuneration will be in accordance with the Launceston Church Grammar School General Staff Enterprise Agreement.
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