Learning Diversity Assistant

Support students in classrooms by assisting with differentiated learning, delivering interventions, and offering physical or emotional support.....

About CREST Education

CREST Education comprises of two independent, coeducational schools with over 2,200 students, an Equestrian Centre and an Environmental Reserve at Clyde North. Hillcrest Christian College, established in 1981, operates from Early Learning to VCE levels, including VCE mainstream, VCE IB and VCE VM. Rivercrest Christian College is an authorised International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) World School, with modern facilities including our brand-new Senior Learning Centre based in Clyde North.

CREST Education is a premier Christian educational institution dedicated to fostering academic excellence and spiritual growth. We provide a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop their God-given talents and prepare for lives of leadership and service.

The role – Learning Diversity Assistant

A fixed term part-time (4-5 days) position is now available for an experience Learning Diversity Assistant. Contract is fixed until 9th December 2026, working a minimum 4 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learning Diversity Assistants (LDAs) support students in classrooms by assisting with differentiated learning, delivering interventions, and offering physical or emotional support.
• They work under teacher supervision to help students complete tasks, stay focused, transition between activities, and take learning breaks.
• LDAs may record observations and feedback on student progress to assist teachers in shaping learning outcomes.
• Building positive relationships with students is key to providing effective support across a range of needs, including disabilities and giftedness.
• LDAs delivering small group intervention programs may receive limited administrative time for planning.
• Secondary LDAs may also have admin time allocated for familiarisation with curriculum and texts.
• Administrative tasks like writing ILPs, timetabling, and NCCD documentation remain the responsibility of teaching staff.
• LDAs are expected to manage communications, complete incident reports, perform yard duties, and fulfil other scheduled responsibilities.

Skills and Experience:

• Certificate III Education Support or Professional Certificate of Education Support (Monash University) highly regarded but not essential
• Understand the nature of Primary or Secondary students with special needs
• Previous experience as a learning support / integration / teacher aide will be highly regarded but is not a must
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Child Safety

The College is committed to promoting and protecting the interests, safety and wellbeing of children, young people and students. The College has no tolerance for abuse of children and students.

The College is committed to providing a caring, supportive and safe environment where every child and student has a place, a voice and their story is known.

All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the College’s Code of Conduct and Child Safe Policy. Applicants are required to provide a valid VIT registration and will be subject to police and background checking in accordance with this policy.

Benefits:

• Free parking and gym on site
• Employee Assistance Program
• School fees discounts for staff

Applicants must be able to demonstrate a genuine commitment to the Christian ethos of Crest Education.

Applications close Friday 29 May at 10.00am

All applications will be considered upon receiving and CREST Education reserves the right to interview and appoint the role at any time.

Candidates are required to complete the online application and provide a covering letter and CV.

Applications should be addressed to: Mrs Jo Wiggs, Director Learning Diversity.