2027 Learning Support Officer

Our Lady Of The Assumption School; Australia; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Our Lady of the Assumption School is seeking a Learning Support Officer for a 0.80 FTE fixed-term position from 27 January 2027 to 26 January 2028. The role focuses on supporting students within classroom settings, playgrounds, and offsite activities, in a Catholic education context.

The successful candidate will work in partnership with the Learning Diversity Leader and teachers to provide an enriching educational experience, uphold child safety standards, and foster a positive, collaborative

Qualifications

• Commitment to Catholic ethos and Religious Education responsibilities
• Knowledge of Victorian Child Safe Standards
• Warm, positive rapport with students, families and parishioners
• Ability to work collaboratively in a professional learning team
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and reflection
• Passion for supporting children, including targeted support
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills

Responsibilities

• Support students in the classroom and in specialist areas in partnership with Teachers and the Learning Diversity Leader
• Assist in the playground when required and participate in offsite activities as needed
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide a rich and rewarding educational experience
• Contribute to a collegial, team-based approach to learning and teaching

Skills

Catholic ethos

Child safety standards

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative teamwork

Professional growth

Working with children

Literacy and numeracy

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.80 FTE)

Applications Close: 12 November 2026

OLA is growing to over 300 students in 2027! This is an exciting time for our school and we are looking for a passionate and caring Learning Support Officer to be part of our great community (4 day position). We also are looking to increase our list of LSO's for casual relief - please be in touch if this interests you.

OLA is a high performing Catholic school where a positive, welcoming culture meets academic excellence. Every student is known, valued and supported to achieve their personal best. We have a strong sense of community, with teachers who deeply understand their students as individuals and use this knowledge to engage and support them to thrive. We are committed to high standards in Literacy and Numeracy, with a strong focus on student wellbeing, building positive relationships and empowering children to problem solve, think critically and develop a lifelong growth mindset.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the part time fixed term position of Learning Support Officer to commence on 27 January 2027, concluding on 26 January 2028. This is a position under the Victorian Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022.

The successful applicant will have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children. They will possess the skills and abilities necessary to provide students with a rich and rewarding educational experience and will embrace a collegial, team based approach to learning and teaching.

The Learning Support Officer is responsible for working in partnership with the Learning Diversity Leader, classroom teachers and colleagues in supporting students within the classroom, specialist subject areas, in the playground if required and offsite when necessary.

Selection Criteria

• A commitment to the Catholic ethos and the importance of Religious Education
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Victorian Child Safe Standards
• A warm and positive rapport with students, colleagues, families and parishioners
• The ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to a professional learning team
• A commitment to professional growth, reflection and continuous improvement
• A passion for working with children and children with targeted support
• Strong Literacy and Numeracy skills.

All students attending Our Lady of the Assumption Primary School have the right to feel safe and be safe. The highest possible standard of care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people is a fundamental responsibility of all within our school community.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

255 Students
23 TeachingStaff
8 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Welcome to Our Lady of the Assumption (OLA) Primary School, Cheltenham. We are a Child Safe school promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. We are located 20km south of the centre of Melbourne. We are proud of our Catholic faith and tradition and this underpins all areas of school life as evidenced by relationships, language and rituals. The connection with our parish is strong and this reputation is highly valued in the wider community.