Junior School - Educational Support Officer
Job No:
END140
Location:
Mawson Lakes
Endeavour College
For more than 28 years, Endeavour College in Mawson Lakes has thrived as a co-educational secondary school with a young history and a strong reputation for educating the minds, hearts, and spirits of students in Years 7-12, under the umbrella of the Lutheran Church in Australia. Catering to approximately 750 secondary students, we offer an education that prepares them for their future years, whilst leaving lasting and treasure worthy memories.
The Junior School campus (R-6 years) has commenced construction, and it is anticipated to be open at the start of the 2027 school year.
The College embraces a culture of fostering educational excellence that is immersed in a Christ-centred approach to education. Our mission - 'A Christian environment for each student and staff member to develop their God-given abilities for LIFE and community'.
Our College values of LOVE, COURAGE, FORGIVENESS, and HOPE are upheld through application of The Endeavour Way, and our community values staff who enthusiastically engage in their work as a Christian vocation that is based on caring relationships.
About the role
Part time – 0.8 FTE, Term time only (40 weeks)
Endeavour College is seeking to appoint Junior Educational Support Officers, commencing at the start of the 2027 School year.
This position will work closely and cooperatively with Junior School Teaching staff and the Junior School Leadership, to provide support for student learning in classroom, small groups where you will create an engaging learning environment that inspires curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning.
Please click here for the Position Description
About you
You are a well-rounded individual who is experienced and passionate about working with Junior School Students.
You will have the following mandatory requirements, skills and knowledge:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications (i.e. Certificate III or above) in Education Support and/or equivalent relevant experience
- Hold a current clearance to work with children (WWCC)
- Hold or be willing to maintain a current Responding to Risk, Harm and Neglect in an educational setting (RRHAN-EC)
- Experience and/or ability to work with neurodiverse students to support learning across a range of areas including numeracy, literacy and EALD
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), enabling effective interaction with both adults and students using diplomacy, discretion and tact as required in a professional work environment
- Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritise work to achieve outcomes within required deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work independently & as part of a team to improve learning outcomes for students, contributing to the development, implementation and monitoring of learning and curriculum activities
- Motivation and a passion to work with and support young people on their educational journey.
- Ability and desire to actively support the values and ethos of a Christian school.
- A practicing Christian, with the ability to relate the Gospel message to their role within the College, and encourage a spirit of Christian care amongst staff and students (highly desirable)
Successful applicants can expect
- A caring and supportive Christian community environment
- The opportunity to make a real difference with students throughout our community
- To be a positive and significant role model for all of Endeavour College
We look forward to appointing a talented and motivated individual to join our College community. If you believe this is you, we encourage you to apply for this role!
We do not accept applications via email, and we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies.
Applications close promptly at 8am Monday 2 November 2026.
If you are interested please submit your application early as we will be screening and interviewing within the advertising timeline and may close the advertising early if a suitable candidate is identified.
