Learning Support Officer

Sapphire Coast Anglican College; Bega; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapphire Coast Anglican College is seeking a committed Learning Support Officer to assist teachers, support students with diverse learning needs and promote inclusive education. You will work with individuals and small groups, support wellbeing, observe progress and provide feedback, and contribute to positive, respectful learning environments in line with Anglican values.

Mandatory WWCC and relevant education support qualifications are preferred; training in First Aid may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively with children and young people.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Patience, empathy and a supportive, inclusive approach to learning.
• Ability to follow teacher direction and work effectively as part of a team.
• Basic literacy, numeracy and organisational skills.
• Working With Children Check (WWCC) – mandatory.
• Understanding of inclusive education and student wellbeing, or willingness to undertake professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Support individual students and small groups with learning activities under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Assist students with additional learning needs, including students with disability, learning difficulties, behavioural or social-emotional needs.
• Support students' wellbeing, social skills and positive behaviour, modelling respectful and caring relationships.
• Assist with personal care, mobility or health-related support where required, in accordance with training and school policies.
• Supervise students during lessons, excursions, camps, chapel services and playground duty as directed.
• Prepare and organise learning materials, resources and equipment.
• Support classroom routines and transitions.
• Assist with learning adjustments, IEPs, behaviour support plans or pastoral care strategies.
• Observe and record student engagement and progress and provide feedback to teachers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience and empathy

Basic literacy and numeracy

Education

Certificate III/IV in Education Support

Job description

The Learning Support Officer supports the educational mission and Christian ethos of the school by assisting teachers in the delivery of learning programs and supporting students to engage positively in learning. The role contributes to inclusive education and student wellbeing while upholding Anglican values, school policies and professional standards.

Key responsibilities

Support individual students and small groups with learning activities under the direction of the classroom teacher.

Assist students with additional learning needs, including students with disability, learning difficulties, behavioural or social-emotional needs.

Support students' wellbeing, social skills and positive behaviour, modelling respectful and caring relationships consistent with Anglican values.

Assist with personal care, mobility or health-related support where required, in accordance with training and school policies.

Supervise students during lessons, excursions, camps, chapel services and playground duty as directed.

Prepare and organise learning materials, resources and equipment.

Support classroom routines and transitions.

Assist with the implementation of learning adjustments, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behaviour support plans or pastoral care strategies.

Observe and record student engagement and progress and provide feedback to teachers as requested.

Support the inclusive participation of students in academic, co-curricular and pastoral activities.

About you

Ability to work effectively with children and young people.

Commitment to the values and ethos of an Anglican school.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Patience, empathy and a supportive, inclusive approach to learning.

Ability to follow teacher direction and work effectively as part of a team.

Basic literacy, numeracy and organisational skills.

Working With Children Check (WWCC) – mandatory.

Relevant qualifications or experience in education support (e.g. Certificate III or IV in Education Support) – desirable.

Understanding of inclusive education and student wellbeing, or willingness to undertake professional learning.

First Aid training – desirable or required depending on school policy.

Contract for one year commencing in Term 4, 2026, with the potential for ongoing work

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