Senior Secondary Classroom Support Assistant

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• Vacancy Number: #355
• Position Title: Senior Secondary Classroom Support Assistant Employment Type: Casual Department: Bridging & Preparatory Studies Location: Epping Award / Agreement: Melbourne Polytechnic Academic and Professional Staff Agreement 2025 (PACCT) Classification Level: PACCT 2.1
• Hourly Rate: $35.23 per hour Applications Close: Thursday, 23 July 2026

Job Summary

Support the learning and engagement of students in the VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) program by providing individual and small group classroom support tailored to diverse learning needs.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Melbourne Polytechnic has delivered hands-on, future-focused education for more than 110 years. Our people play a vital role in supporting students, industries and communities across Victoria.

In this role, you’ll enjoy:

• Meaningful work that supports education, training, innovation and student success
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Flexible work arrangements, where applicable
• Exposure to diverse programs, systems and continuous improvement initiatives
• A values-driven organisation committed to inclusion, wellbeing and quality

About the Role

Reporting to the Assistant Principal, VCE VM, this role supports the learning and engagement of students enrolled in the VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) program.

Working closely with teachers, you will provide one-to-one and small group support for students with diverse learning needs, assist with classroom activities and applied learning, and contribute to an inclusive learning environment that encourages students to participate, engage and take personal responsibility for their learning.

This position suits someone who enjoys working collaboratively with teachers and supporting young people to achieve positive learning outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and delivery, including gathering and organising materials, adapting activities and supporting students during classroom activities
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to reinforce learning concepts, provide additional practice and address individual learning needs
• Support applied learning and project-based learning activities as directed by the teacher
• Promote students' social and emotional wellbeing by building positive relationships and encouraging social skills
• Establish and maintain a learning environment that empowers students to take personal responsibility for their learning
• Collaborate with teachers to foster classroom environments that support student engagement
• Promote inclusive classroom environments where all students can actively participate in learning activities
• Maintain regular communication with VCE VM teachers and the Assistant Principal regarding student progress and any issues or concerns
• Participate in professional development activities to enhance knowledge and skills in supporting students with diverse needs
• Work in accordance with Melbourne Polytechnic policies, procedures and legislative requirements

What You'll Bring

Essential

• Experience supporting applied learning, project-based learning and vocational education programs
• Experience supporting students in a classroom environment
• Ability to support students using online learning platforms
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Confidence working independently with students
• Ability to relate to and engage with young people from diverse backgrounds
• Professional approach with the ability to respond to student needs
• Good problem-solving, organisational and time management skills
• Empathy for senior secondary students and an understanding of diverse learning needs

Desirable

• Experience working within a senior secondary or vocational education environment
• Experience supporting students with diverse learning needs

Qualifications & Mandatory Checks

Appointment to this position is subject to meeting the qualification requirements (where applicable) and the successful completion of all mandatory employment checks.

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, applicants must hold relevant qualifications and/or equivalent experience aligned to the requirements of the role, as outlined in the Position Description.

Mandatory Checks

Appointment to this position is subject to the successful completion of all mandatory employment checks.

You must hold, or be eligible to obtain:

• A valid Victorian Working with Children Check (Employee)
• A National Police Check
• Any other role-specific employment, regulatory or safety checks required for the position

How To Apply

through Melbourne Polytechnic’s careers portal. You will be able to view the full Position Description and upload your documents online.

Please ensure you:

• Complete all pre-screening questions
• Upload your CV and a brief cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your skills and experience align with the role

File Requirements

• Maximum file size: 2MB per document
• Preferred format: PDF (Word .doc or .docx accepted)
• Avoid special characters in file names (e.g. ! @ # % *)

What Happens Next

Our selection process may include:

• An interview (in person or via Microsoft Teams)
• Reference checks
• Employment and qualification verification

We aim to provide a respectful and timely recruitment experience for all applicants.

Questions?

For further information, please contact the Recruitment Team via ***email_hidden***

Diversity and Inclusion

Melbourne Polytechnic is an equal opportunity and child-safe employer. We value the knowledge, skills and perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and strongly encourage applications from First Nations candidates. We also welcome applications from people with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women in underrepresented areas, and people of all genders, gender identities, sexual orientations and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Recruitment Agencies

Melbourne Polytechnic manages all recruitment directly. We do not accept unsolicited applications from agencies unless engaged through the State Purchasing Contract and with prior written approval.