Learning Support Officer

Marcellin College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Marcellin College, a leading Catholic secondary school for boys in Melbourne, is seeking a Learning Support Officer to join the Learning Diversity Team. You will work with teachers to support students with disabilities and additional learning needs, helping them access the mainstream curriculum and achieve personalised goals.

The role involves classroom and small-group support, preparing PLPs, monitoring progress, and contributing to an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with diverse learning needs in an educational setting.
• Ability to develop learning support documentation and PLPs.
• Commitment to Catholic/Marist ethos.
• Current Working With Children Check and National Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Support students with individual learning needs to access and engage with the curriculum.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement adjustments and PLPs.
• Assist with organization, note-taking, and assessment prep.
• Monitor progress and maintain records and notes.
• Support students' wellbeing and inclusion.
• Work with families and external providers to support outcomes.
• Participate in camps and school events.
• Maintain child safety commitments.

Skills

Student support

Diverse learning needs

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

PLP documentation

Education

Certificate IV in Education Support

Job description

• Fixed-term part-time contract supporting diverse learners
• Join Marcellin College's Learning Diversity Team

Marcellin College is a leading Catholic secondary school for boys, conducted by the Marist Brothers. We are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, wellbeing, and faith, where every student is supported to thrive academically, socially, and personally. We strive to create an inclusive learning environment that recognises and celebrates the individual strengths and needs of all students.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Learning Support Officer (LSO) to join our Learning Diversity Team. Reporting to the Learning Diversity Leader, you will work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to provide targeted assistance to students with disabilities, learning difficulties, additional learning needs, and those requiring learning extension opportunities.

The successful applicant will play an important role in supporting students to access the mainstream curriculum, achieve personalised learning goals, develop independence, and participate fully in all aspects of college life. The role involves working directly with students in classrooms and small group settings, assisting with curriculum adjustments, monitoring progress, and contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students with individual learning needs to access and engage with the curriculum in classroom environments.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement learning adjustments, differentiation strategies, and Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs).
• Assist students with organisation, note-taking, comprehension, assessment preparation, and independent learning skills.
• Monitor student progress, maintain records and anecdotal notes, and contribute to student support meetings.
• Support students' social, emotional, and physical wellbeing while promoting confidence, self-efficacy, and inclusion.
• Work closely with teachers, parents, allied health professionals, and external providers to support student outcomes.
• Participate in camps, excursions, co-curricular activities, and other College events as required.
• Maintain a strong commitment to child safety, wellbeing, and the Marist values of the College.

About You

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• A commitment to the Catholic and Marist ethos of the College.
• Experience supporting students with diverse learning needs in an educational setting.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience preparing learning support documentation, reports, or student support plans.
• Relevant qualifications in Education Support, Education, Allied Health, or a related field. A minimum of a Certificate IV in Education Support is desirable.
• A current Working With Children Check and National Police Check.

Applications close at 8:00 am on 2 November 2026.

For further information about the role, please contact Human Resources on [phone] or email ***************@marcellin.vic.edu.au.

Information about the College is available at www.marcellin.vic.edu.au.

All staff members at Marcellin College are expected to support the Catholic ethos of the College.

Marcellin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.