LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT HIGH SCHOOL GRADE 8 -10

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT HIGH SCHOOL GRADE 8 -10 COMMENCEMENT DATE: JANUARY 2027 SAHETI School is an independent, co-educational, English-medium school dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, while promoting the ethos and values of Hellenism. The school is situated in Senderwood, Bedfordview. The Learning Support Assistant will promote inclusive teaching and learning across Grades 8 to 10. The role provides targeted, evidence-based support to students experiencing barriers in reading, written language and related areas of learning, while working collaboratively with teachers, parents and the school support team. Minimum Requirement: A recognised teaching qualification, such as a B.Ed. HED, ADE or PGCE. English III or an equivalent major in English. Postgraduate training in Learning Support, Remedial Education or a closely related field. Current and valid SACE certificate. Experience supporting adolescents with reading, language or learning barriers. Key Responsibilities Provide structured individual and small-group intervention for students identified through screening, assessment or teacher referral. Plan, coordinate and run the high school reading programme for Grades 8 to 10, including screening, intervention, progress monitoring and reporting. Support the development of reading accuracy, fluency and comprehension, as well as spelling, vocabulary, writing and broader English-language proficiency. Use evidence-based programmes and differentiated strategies suited to students identified needs. Collaborate with subject teachers to identify effective classroom approaches, accommodations and learning resources. Keep teachers and the multidisciplinary team informed of students’ progress, emerging needs and recommended support. Communicate professionally with parents and liaise with external professionals when required. Maintain clear intervention plans, progress records and confidential student documentation. Contribute to relevant school support meetings and consistently apply school policies and safeguarding procedures. Knowledge and skills Sound knowledge of adolescent literacy development and evidence-based reading intervention. Familiarity with the English Home Language IEB Subject Assessment Guidelines. Ability to assess needs, set measurable intervention goals and monitor student progress. Ability to motivate students and prepare purposeful, engaging learning resources. Strong communication and interpersonal skills when working with students, parents, teachers and external professionals. Organised administration, sound professional judgement and respect for confidentiality. Confidence in using ICT and assistive or educational technologies. Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Application Procedure : Kindly click on the link below to apply for the position https://saheti.erecruit.co/candidateapp/?Source=saheti%20Website/ Closing Date: 2 October 2026 SAHETI School is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date of this vacancy, should a suitable candidate be found. Submitting a CV does not entitle the applicant to automatically be invited for an interview. Failure to meet the pre-requisites of the advertised post will automatically disqualify applicants from consideration for the post. Should an applicant not hear from the school withing two weeks of the closing date it must be assumed that their application was not successful. Please note that submission of your application to SAHETI School will be used solely for the purposes of recruitment of the above-mentioned vacancy and all internal process associated with this application. This data could be used for statutory reporting, and the submission of your application confirms your consent. SAHETI School hereby confirms that we will ensure that your data is protected as per the POPI Act.