Learning Support Officer

St Monica's College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St Monica's College is seeking a qualified Learning Support Officer to join our Learning Diversity Faculty at our Epping/Reservoir campuses. The role focuses on in-class support for students with diverse learning needs, in collaboration with teachers to adapt materials and strategies.

Applicants will require Working with Children Checks and Police Checks, with duties including attendance at meetings, camps and school events, and maintaining student records in line with NCCD requirements.

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced Learning Support Officer.
• Must be able to work with students with diverse learning needs.
• Ability to support in-class learning and collaborate with teachers.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to support students with individual learning needs, primarily through in-class support.
• Collaborate with teachers to identify and accommodate individual needs of students with disabilities.
• Assist students with strategies to manage learning, such as note-taking and organizational skills.
• Maintain records of in-class support and adjustments.

Job description

St Monica's College is a Catholic co-educational College (Years 7 - 12) serving the northern suburbs of Melbourne and is governed under the authority of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Limited (MACS).

Our College is located onthree metropolitan campuses in Epping and Reservoir and a rural campus, Ostia, in Strath Creek for spiritual retreat. Epping campuses arewalking distance from each other and the Epping train station.

A vacancy exists for a qualified and experienced Learning Support Officer to join our large Learning Diversity Faculty which works with students who have diverse needs and require additional support, individually and in group learning situations. You will join a team of Learning Support Officers across both Epping campuses and Reservoir Campus.

This is a full-time ongoing position commencing Wednesday, 27 January 2027. Hours of work are 8.15 am to 4.36 pm with a 45 minute lunch break.

The College requires a candidate who possesses formal qualifications and has experience in this area of learning.

Duties include:

Work as a part of a team ensuring the educational, pastoral and social needs of students with individual learning needs are met, primarily through in-class support of students

Work collaboratively with teachers to identify and accommodate the individual needs of students with disabilities, such as providing extra time to complete assignments, using assistive technology, or adapting materials to meet specific learning

Where possible, be familiar with class content in order to support students more effectively

Be familiar with the learning profiles of students funded under the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) and adjustments they may require

Assist students in the classroom with strategies to help them manage their learning, such as note taking techniques, organisational skills, and time management strategies. Assist students on an individual or group basis in specific learning areas, as directed

Work with students to provide additional support with specific skills or concepts, such as reading comprehension, math problem-solving, or writing skills

Assist staff as required in facilitating transition programs for our students with additional learning needs to St Monica’s College and when moving to new year level each year

In collaboration with Learning Support Officer Manager, create a timetable that priorities high levels of support for students with additional learning needs

Maintain accurate records of in-class support provided to students, with particular attention to adjustments made

Attend camps and excursions to support students when deemed necessary by the Learning Diversity staff

Assist with administrative duties such as making phone calls, preparing resources, photocopying, etc. as directed

Support the After School Homework program on a roster basis, supporting all students present

Keep up to date with information on disabilities of students and how to best support them. Attend PL as requested

Maintain the confidentiality and right to privacy of NCCD students by being discreet with information pertaining to their learning needs

Support students who may have an adaptive behaviour plan – i.e., personal care, daily living skills, etc.

Attend Faculty meetings, General Staff meetings, College assemblies, Sports Days, and special celebration days of the College

Complete other reasonable duties as requested by the Learning Support Officer Manager, Acutis Leader – Targeted Programs and Senior Teacher - Learning Diversity.

Special Requirements

The successful applicant will be required to have or undergo both a Working with Children Check and a Police Check

St Monica's College promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, therefore the successful applicant must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to providing a safe environment for children

Applications to include a cover letter, CV and the names and contact details of three referees.

Salary for this position is based on experience in accordance with the Teacher scale of the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022 (CEMEA) as varied from time to time.

Applications will be considered upon receipt.

For further information about our College please visit www.stmonicas-epping.com

St Monica's College
400 Dalton Road
EPPING VIC 3076