Learning Assistant in Ipswich

Indie School Ipswich is seeking a Permanent Full Time Learning Assistant to ensure students receive the academic support required.

About Indie School: Indie School provides students the opportunity to learn in a supportive environment using individualised learning and education plans, tailored to each student's own education and life circumstances. Smaller class sizes allow students greater opportunity to identify their strengths and work to improve areas in which they lack confidence. The greatest difference between Indie School and many other alternative education settings is that our foundations lie in Adult Education philosophies. Choice, independence, mutual respect and accountability all have a significant role to play. In return for higher levels of self-responsibility, the students can enjoy some greater freedoms. Our shared mission is to respond to the learning needs of Australian communities in a positive manner, underpinned by strong corporate governance and financial management. Our core values of Respect, Innovation, Self Development, and Teamwork underpin every aspect of our work.

Core Workplace Objectives:

• Liaising with relevant teaching colleague(s) to discuss daily plans/student support needs.
• Supporting students engagement in learning, including tailoring learning resources and/or learning adjustments to suit the ability/interest/needs of individual students, as directed.
• Assisting with supervision of students in the classroom.

Workplace Tasking & Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining up-to-date records of observations/concerns/interventions/incidents in the relevant file for each student, including:
• Monitoring progress against and supporting achievement of Individual Learning Plan goals for each student.
• Recording evidence of support and adjustments, as specified in Individual Learning Plan, for each student.
• Supporting students in meeting school expectations (see Student Code of Conduct).
• Assisting to conduct school incursions or excursions.
• Establish rapport and ongoing relationships with all students.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and passion for assisting students with positive school engagement.
• Recognise and respond appropriately when a student exhibits disengaged and/or dysregulated behaviours (initiate engagement with/support of students).
• Establish a schedule for classroom engagement and support, where applicable and/or as directed by teaching colleagues.
• Demonstrate flexibility in daily practices.
• Demonstrate clear knowledge of/adherence to school policies and procedures.
• Productively engage in collegial discussions and collaborative tasks.
• Demonstrate clear and effective communication skills with staff and students.
• Demonstrate effective time management skills, including daily prioritising of work tasks.
• Demonstrate appropriate Information and Communication Technology skills, including proficient use of the Microsoft suite, school network and internet.

For this position applicants must:

• Have the ability to work as part of a team.
• Be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Have intermediate experience in the Microsoft suite and database knowledge.

Essential Requirements:

For this role, applicants must be willing and able to obtain:

• National Police Check (issued within 3 months prior to appointment) and renewed annually.
• Relevant State Working with Children’s Check.

Benefits and Perks:

• As a registered Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), we offer access to salary packaging via Maxxia: up to $15,900 per (FBT) year (plus up to $2,650 for meals & entertainment) to significantly boost your take-home pay!
• 15 days of paid personal leave, plus comprehensive paid parental leave provisions.
• Professional development opportunities available.
• Unlimited access to a complimentary wellness program via Sonder for both you and your immediate family, featuring confidential, professional counselling, diverse mental health resources, and broader wellbeing initiatives designed to support personal and family resilience.
• Travel opportunities to visit other sites across Australia.
• Permanently Full Time position, Monday to Friday.
• Uniform, laptop and mobile phone provided.
• Large national organisation with internal mobility opportunities.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Remuneration: Level 2 (Indie Education Enterprise Agreement 2026 – 2029), currently $71,031 per annum plus superannuation.

Ready to Apply: Clicking “Apply” will redirect you to Indie School's recruitment portal. From there, click the “Apply” again to start your application. For any enquiries please contact Richard Hardy, Head of School via email: richard.hardy@indie.edu.au. Please apply by 20 June 2026. Applications will be reviewed upon submission. Interviews and appointment may occur prior to close date.

Commitment to Safety & Inclusion: Indie Education is proud to be a child-safe organisation committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all students. Applicants should familiarise themselves with our child safety policy, code of conduct, and commitment to child safety, available on our website.