Learning Support Officer

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst; Coonamble; Hybrid; AUD 50,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Salary Packaging

Job summary

St Brigid's Catholic Primary School, Coonamble is seeking a Learning Support Officer to assist with reading, writing and mathematics, working 1:1 or in small groups to build confidence and independence.

The role is temporary, part-time (50 hours per fortnight), commencing Oct 12, 2026 and ending Feb 3, 2027, with benefits including Fitness Passport and Salary Packaging.

Qualifications

• Hold Certificate III in School Based Education Support or above.
• Desire to engage with a Catholic learning organisation.
• Experience as a Learning Support Officer or similar role.
• Ability to work collegially within a diverse team.
• Sound communication and organisational skills.
• Patience, understanding and perseverance.
• Sound IT and technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote and embody the Vision and Mission of Catholic education in the Diocese.
• Support students’ literacy, numeracy, social and integration skills.
• Work 1:1 or in small groups to meet individual student needs.
• Develop programs for use in the learning support centre.
• Perform clerical duties in the Inclusive Education area.
• Collaborate with teachers to meet student needs.

Skills

SBS Certificate III

Catholic ethos

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Patience & perseverance

IT skills

Education

Certificate III in School Based Education Support

Tertiary degree in Education (completed/completing/enrolled)

Tools

IT tools

Job description

Learning Support Officer | St Brigid's Catholic Primary School, Coonamble
Temporary | Part-time (50 hours per fortnight)
Commencing 12 October 2026 - 3 February 2027
Access to wide range of employee benefits such as Fitness Passport & Salary Packaging

About the Role

St Brigid's Catholic Primary School, Coonamble is seeking a passionate Learning Support Officer to join the team, commencing Term 4, 2026. As a Learning Support Officer, you will be responsible for supporting classroom teachers by delivering targeted, high-quality assistance in reading, writing, and mathematics. Your focus will be working 1:1 or in small groups with students who need extra support, helping to build their confidence, skills, and independence.

Key responsibilities:

• Promote and embody the Vision and Mission of Catholic education in the Diocese.
• Support students’ spiritual growth and foster a respectful, inclusive school culture.
• Assist students develop their literacy, numeracy, social and integration skills.
• Develop programs for use in the learning support centre.
• Performing clerical duties as required in the Inclusive Education area.
• Work with students on a 1:1 or group basis to meet the individual needs of the student.
• Work with teachers in order to meet the specific needs of individual students.

A copy of the position description can be found here

About You

We are looking for someone who can address the following criteria:

• Hold Certificate III in School Based Education Support or above, or be working towards a tertiary degree in education (completed, completing or enrolled)
• The desire to engage with and contribute to a Catholic learning organisation
• Experience and effectiveness as a Learning Support Officer, School Support Officer, Teacher’s Aide or equivalent
• A capacity to work collegially and collaborate within a diverse team.
• Sound communication and organisational skills, punctuality and adaptability.
• Sound personal skills that include patience, understanding and perseverance
• Characteristics that provide a positive role model to students at the school both in their professional and personal life.
• Sound IT and technology skills.

Why Work with Us?

• Supportive school community
• Career growth - access to professional development and mentoring programs to help you thrive
• Diverse opportunities
• Work-life balance - enjoy the balance of fulfilling work with lifestyle-friendly benefits
• Access to Fitness Passport & salary packaging
• Gain access to CEDB Teacher Scholarships - providing financial support to advance your professional qualifications and become a qualified teacher

Click here to find out more about Coonamble, NSW.

About Us

Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,600 students and 1,700 staff, Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is encompassed by the Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River, Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises of Three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central west and orana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you.

St Brigid's School, Coonamble is the first Brigidine School in Australia and a proud part of the Parish of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Our school provides a high-quality Catholic education in a supportive and caring environment, guided by the Brigidine Charisms and the statement "Living and Learning in Strength and Gentleness." As a single-stream primary school catering for students from Kinder to Year 6, we are dedicated to helping our students meet the essential learnings of the NESA Syllabus and the outcomes of the Bathurst Diocesan Religious Education Syllabus.

CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.