Learning Support Officer

De La Salle College Malvern; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

De La Salle College Malvern is seeking full-time and part-time Learning Support Officers to join the Learning Diversity Team, commencing Term 1, 2027. You will work with teachers in classrooms to support students with their learning needs across Years 7–12, providing 1:1 instruction and small-group assistance.

The role emphasizes a safe, inclusive Catholic education environment, building professional relationships with students and colleagues, and using differentiated approaches and technology

Qualifications

• Commitment to Catholic education and safe school environment.
• Ability to build professional relationships with students and staff.
• Willingness to learn and apply differentiated teaching strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support student learning in partnership with subject teachers.
• Assist with student organisation and class preparedness.
• Provide 1:1 instructional support and small-group assistance.
• Support students’ academic learning, behaviour programs, and social progress throughout the day.
• Identify student needs and progress, liaising with Educational Support staff.
• Collaborate with Education Support staff to maintain a comprehensive support program.

Skills

Catholic education

Professional relationships

Eagerness to learn

Differentiated instruction

Technology in education

Job description

De La Salle College Malvern, a distinguished independent Catholic College for boys in Years 7 – 12, has a rich history since its founding in 1912. With two campuses in Malvern, we take pride in fostering a respectful, encouraging, and child-safe environment that upholds strong Lasallian values.

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)

Responsibilities

• 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;

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.

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.

Join our passionate team at De La Salle College and contribute to nurturing young minds in a supportive and thriving educational community.