Education Support Officer

St Padre Pio Catholic Primary School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

St Padre Pio Catholic Primary School, Thornhill Park, Melbourne, seeks an experienced Learning Support Officer (ESO) on a fixed-term, part-time basis (0.86 FTE, 5 days weekly, 8:30am–3:30pm). Commencement is January 27, 2027.

The ESO will work under the Learning Diversity Leader to support students with diverse needs, collaborating with staff, families and specialists to deliver personalised learning and inclusive outcomes. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with complex needs and behaviours.
• Ability to implement practical support strategies in classroom and playground.
• Strong written and verbal communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support to students with diverse and complex learning needs.
• Assist teachers in implementing personalised learning adjustments and behaviour support strategies.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with students to promote wellbeing and engagement.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, families and specialists to support holistic student development.
• Contribute to an inclusive, faith-filled school environment.

Skills

Learning support

Behaviour management

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Certificate III/IV in Education Support

Job description

Position: Fixed Term - Part-time 0.86 FTE (5 days per week, 8:30am – 3:30pm)
Commencement: January 27, 2027.

About Us

St Padre Pio Catholic Primary School, Thornhill Park, opened its doors as a new Catholic foundation school in 2026. Through the values of faith, respect, compassion, and inclusion, we are committed to creating a welcoming and nurturing community where every child is supported to grow spiritually, academically, socially, and emotionally. As a foundation school, we have a unique opportunity to shape a culture of excellence and care from the very beginning.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will bring experience in supporting children with complex needs and behaviours, demonstrating a strong commitment to ensuring every student is included, engaged, and empowered to succeed.

We are looking for dynamic people who are suitably qualified and experienced within a primary school environment for an ESO role that will work collaboratively with other ESO staff, students, parents and teachers under the direction of the Learning Diversity Leader to meet the individual personal and learning needs of students with additional needs at the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support to students with diverse and complex learning needs.
• Assist teachers in implementing personalised learning adjustments and behaviour support strategies.
• Build positive, respectful, and trusting relationships with students to promote wellbeing and engagement.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, families, and specialists to support holistic student development.
• Contribute to the inclusive and faith-filled environment of our foundation school.

About You

We are looking for applicants who are:

• Passionate about supporting children with diverse needs, particularly students with complex behaviours.
• Skilled in implementing practical support strategies in the classroom and playground.
• Compassionate, patient, and committed to student wellbeing.
• Flexible and able to adapt to the evolving needs of a foundation school.
• A strong communicator and team player.
• Experienced as a Learning Support Officer, Teacher Assistant, or in a similar role holding relevant qualifications in education support (or actively working towards them preferred) - Certificate III / IV in Education Support or Disability Support

Requirements

• Current Working With Children Check;
• Current National Police Check;
• Commitment to the ethos and values of Catholic education;
• Willingness to support the school’s mission as a faith-filled foundation community;

Applicants must have the ability to create and maintain positive relationships with staff, students and families within the Catholic school and faith communities, demonstrating Catholic ethos, vision and values. The successful applicants will be able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as team skills.

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. You must reside, and have the right to work, in Australia – overseas applicants will not be considered for this role.