Primary School Classroom Assistant – Learning Support

An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably experienced Classroom Assistant – Learning Support to join the Willunga Waldorf School for the 2026 academic year.

About Us

Willunga Waldorf School is a thriving, contemporary, independent K to 12 school nestled in the beautiful Southern Vales of South Australia, close to magnificent coastline and surrounded by vines and almond groves. It is situated on the edge of the rural town ship of Willunga, fifty minutes’ drive from the city of Adelaide. Here you will find an educational community where the potential of each one is supported through the strength of many. In 2024, the school began dual streaming, embarking on an exciting journey of growth over the next twelve years.

About the Role

The PS Classroom Assistant – Learning Support assists the class and specialist teachers in creating an inclusive, supportive, and creative learning environment for all students – in particular neurodiverse children and others who may require additional learning support. They play a vital role in enabling students to access the curriculum and progress with their learning and development.

For a full position description, please visit our website :

About You

The successful applicant will have a genuine interest in and warmth for assisting children in a Waldorf classroom setting. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, be a good observer and listener, and able to follow the teacher’s methodology. With your positive outlook and general attitude, you are willing and able to find ways of meeting and supporting each child where they are at. Experience working with neurodiverse children or commitment and passion to learn as required is a must.

Key Selection Criteria :

• Excellent interpersonal skills with children
• Experience and interest in working with students with additional learning needs
• Knowledge or an understanding of the Rudolf Steiner Curriculum
• Ability to find ways of meeting an individual’s needs that work
• Good observer and listener
• Ability to use initiative and to accept guidance and feedback
• Excellent time management and personal organizational skills
• Experience in working with neurodiverse children, or commitment to learn as required
• Ability to adhere to the confidentiality requirements of a school environment
• Must have full working rights in Australia

Applicants must hold a current “not-prohibited” SA Working with Children Check and provide / obtain RRHAN-EC and Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting certificates before commencement of employment.

What We Offer

Willunga Waldorf School offers an exciting, supportive, and rewarding environment to work. We love what we do, and this shines through in our relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and visitors alike. Creativity, innovation, and contemporary expressions of Steiner principles are encouraged throughout all areas of the School’s life, and the School’s physical environment inspires comfort, joy, and connection.

This is a temporary part-time position for the 2026 school year, comprising 20 hours over 5 days per week for 40 weeks (38 term weeks + 2 weeks school-based conference). Remuneration is based on the current Willunga Waldorf School Enterprise Agreement.

How to Apply

Applicants must address the Key Selection Criteria, provide a professional resume and contact details of three referees who have worked in a supervisory capacity.

Please submit your full application via our website.

For questions and enquiries about this position, please contact Ms Antje Guenther via