Education Support Officer - Curriculum

Star; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Star of the Sea School in Henley Beach seeks Education Support Officers-Curriculum Stream to assist with inclusive learning and personalised student support. You will work under teachers and leadership to deliver targeted learning activities and support student wellbeing.

The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, families and the community, including support for students with diverse needs and behaviour plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting inclusive learning programs for individual students or small groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with staff and families.
• Commitment to inclusive education and supporting diverse learning needs.
• Willingness to undertake required screening and compliance checks.

Responsibilities

• Actively support and contribute to the Catholic ethos of Star of the Sea.
• Deliver and support inclusive learning programs under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Demonstrate collaboration within a learning community and build positive relationships.
• Support students with diverse and special needs, including those with challenging behaviours.
• Supervise and care for students with personalised plans for learning.
• Assist with identifying learning or behaviour challenges and support teachers during excursions and events.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional learning opportunities.
• Use restorative practices to support positive relationships and resolve conflicts.

Skills

Inclusive education

Student support

Restorative practices

Collaboration

Job description

Star of the Sea is seeking applications from Education Support Officers-Curriculum Stream (ESO's)that are passionate, student focused and who share in our excitement for learning as we embark on a journey towards new levels of excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

The ESO will work with and support individual students, and/or small student groups as directed by the Leadership Team and teachersas well as the following:

• Actively support and contribute to the Catholic ethos of Star of the Sea
• Deliver and support inclusive learning programs (with individual students and/or small groups) under the direction of the classroom teacher
• Demonstrate a commitment to and enthusiasm for working collaboratively within a learning community and build positive relationships with staff, children and families
• Experience inworking with children with diverse and special needs, this will include, but is not limited to, children with a diagnosis or challenging behaviours
• Supervise and care for students with formally identified special needs in accordance with Personalised Plans for Learning (PPL)
• Assist with identifying and supporting student learning or behaviour challenges
• Assist teachers with student supervision during excursions, sports activities, school events and yard assist, as required
• Actively participate in school activities, staff meetings and professional learning opportunities.
• Use restorative practices and processes to support positive relationships and resolve conflict situations.

About You:

• Support the Catholic ethos at Star of the Sea.
• Demonstrate skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role requirements.
• Establish and maintain collaborative and supportive professional relationships with students, staff and families.
• Be committed to inclusive education and supporting diverse learning needs.
• Be willing to undertake all required screening and compliance checks.

About Us:

Star of the Sea School is a vibrant, welcoming and future-focused Catholic primary school located in the heart of Henley Beach. For more than 100 years, we have been nurturing students within the rich Mercy tradition, guided by our motto, "Open Hearts, Open Minds."

We are committed to providing an inclusive, high-quality education where every child is known, valued and inspired to thrive. With Jesus at the centre of all we do, we foster curiosity, creativity, compassion and a love of learning, empowering students to become confident learners and respectful contributors to their world.

Our warm and connected community is built on strong partnerships between students, families and staff. We celebrate diversity, embrace innovation and provide opportunities for excellence across learning, wellbeing, leadership, sport and the arts.

Joining Star of the Sea means becoming part of a dynamic and supportive community dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of young people.

Catholic Education South Australiais committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Screening requirements apply.