Learning Support Officer

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools; City of Melbourne; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

De La Salle College Malvern is seeking Learning Support Officers to join the Learning Diversity Team, supporting students with learning needs and working with classroom teachers. Roles include 1:1 instructional support, assistance with care, organisation, and access to the curriculum across the school day.

The successful candidates will contribute to inclusive education, collaborate with staff, and undertake administrative duties as part of a committed team serving the faith community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates commitment to Catholic education.
• Ability to build professional, caring relationships with students and staff.
• Eager to learn and adapt to new situations.
• Willingness to implement differentiated curricula and use technology to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Work with subject teachers to support student learning.
• Attend to students' care, organisation, and access to the curriculum.
• Provide 1:1 instructional support in class.
• Support academic learning, behaviour programs, physical care, or social progress throughout the day.
• Identify student needs, monitor progress, and inform the Educational Support Teacher.
• Liaise with Education Support staff and teaching staff to maintain a comprehensive support program.
• Perform various administrative duties.

Skills

Catholic education commitment

Professional relationships

Willingness to learn

Differentiated instruction

Experience advantageous

Job description

We are seeking full-time and part-time Learning Support Officers for multiple vacancies across the College, commencing Term 1, 2027. This role is part of the Learning Diversity Team, working with teachers in the classroom to support students with their learning needs. De La Salle College is an integral part of the faith community of Malvern. De La Salle College is governed under the authority of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Limited (MACS). MACS is the employer of employees at De La Salle College. Remuneration is based on experience in accordance with the Education Support Officer - Category B scale of the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022 (CEMEA).

Role Description/Criteria

• Working in partnership with subject teachers, to support student learning;
• Attending to the care of the students, supporting their organisation skills, preparedness for class and access to the curriculum;
• Working with students in the class setting, providing 1:1 instructional support;
• Providing support for a student's academic learning, behaviour program, physical care, or social progress throughout the entirety of a school day, including class and recess times;
• Assisting with the identification of student needs, skills and problems as they arise, and the evaluation of their progress, keeping the Educational Support Teacher informed at all times;
• Liaising with other Education Support personnel and teaching staff in order to maintain a comprehensive support program;
• Undertaking various administrative duties.

Skills/Experience required

• A strong commitment to Catholic education.
• An ability to develop and maintain professional and caring relationships with students and colleagues.
• An eagerness to learn
• An enthusiasm to implement a differentiated curriculum and use modern technology to support student learning.
• Experience in a similar role is advantageous

Special Requirements

At De La Salle College, the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children are paramount. Therefore, the successful applicant must demonstrate a clear understanding of and commitment to providing a safe environment for children. The successful applicant must hold a valid Working With Children Check and Police Check.

Applications close 9:00am Tuesday 22 September 2026

Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain Working With Children Check and National Police Record Check.

Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.

De La Salle College Malvern is an equal opportunity employer that promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.