Learning Support Officer

Mary Queen Of Heaven Primary School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Mary Queen Of Heaven Primary School is seeking an experienced Learning Support Officer to join our Catholic education community in Melbourne. The role involves supporting student learning needs, working with teachers, and assisting students with learning and personal needs in a supportive classroom setting.

Successful applicants will have WWCC, a criminal record check, and qualifications in learning support.

Qualifications

• Current Working With Children Check (WWCC) required.
• Criminal Record check completed prior to start.
• Learning support qualifications held or evident.
• Committed to collection of evidence for NCCD purposes.
• Experience working with students with autism and other learning and behavioural needs.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and students regarding learning needs.
• Assist children with learning and personal needs, in groups or individually.
• Participate in Program Support Group (PSG) meetings as required.

Skills

Team collaboration

Student support

Care for diverse learners

Communication with staff

Education

Learning support qualifications

Job description

Role Description/Criteria

Mary Queen of Heaven is situated on Wurundjeri Land, in the Maples Estate, in the suburb of Greenvale. We are developing a rich history and tradition in Catholic education. Mary Queen of Heaven is the third Catholic primary school in the Good Shepherd Parish, Gladstone Park.

Our school has 400 students to begin the 2027 school year, with a projected enrolment of 520 students from the Parish of Gladstone Park. It will be a vibrant and close-knit community where students, parents and staff work together in a spirit of unity and harmony.

This position is 3 days per week, 8:30-3:30pm

Please see the attached the Role Description. Experienced Learning Support Officers are very much encouraged to apply.

The successful applicant will:

work collaboratively with teaching staff and students with regards to student learning needs

assist children with their learning/personal needs, either in groups or individually

participate in Program Support Group (PSG) meetings as required

have experience working with students with autism and other learning and behavioural needs

comply with the school's Child Safe Policy, Code of Conduct and procedures relating to Child Safety.

Special Requirements:

Commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education

Ability to work as part of a professional educative team

Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)

Criminal Record check

Learning support qualifications

Committed to the collection of evidence for NCCD purposes

Mary Queen of Heaven community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.