Learning Support Officer

School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St Thomas More is seeking Learning Support Officers to join our primary school community for Term 1, 2027. This 12-month fixed-term role is 5 days per week, with a focus on supporting students and teachers in personalised learning plans and classroom activities.

Applicants should be highly motivated, with strong communication and organisational skills, and a certificate in Education Support training preferred.

Qualifications

• Be highly motivated, committed, positive, friendly and enthusiastic
• Display effective communication and organisational skills with the ability to be proactive and resourceful
• Work with students and teachers in Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs)
• Maintain records of observations and adjustments
• Have a suitable certificate in Education Support training (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide support to teachers and assist students with their learning
• Record information regarding the progress of student learning
• Plan learning activities for students who require additional support in partnership with Classroom Teachers
• Maintain confidentiality regarding the details of a student's special needs and program

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactive

Education

Education Support training certificate

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 6 November 2026

St Thomas More is a professional learning community where educators work together to plan, teach and assess collaboratively, focusing on personalised learning for every individual. Our flexible learning groups cater for all abilities. We are equipped with the latest technology and evidence-based teaching practices which support learning and teaching within the school and beyond. It is expected that every student will learn to the best of their potential.

Role Description/Criteria

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Learning Support Officers with varying levels of experience for the following position to commence duties in Term 1 of 2027

This is a 12 month fixed term position that is for 5 days per week.

Applicants will be expected to:

Be highly motivated, committed, positive, friendly and enthusiastic

Display effective communication and organisational skills with the ability to be proactive and resourceful

Work supportively with students and teachers in achieving the goals outlined in Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs)

Provide support to teachers and assist students with their learning

Record information regarding the progress of student learning

Plan learning activities for students who require additional support in partnership with Classroom Teachers

Maintain records of observations and adjustments

Maintain confidentiality regarding the details of a student's special needs and program

Have a suitable certificate in Education Support training (preferred)

St Thomas More school community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

100 Students

11 TeachingStaff

10 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

St Thomas More is an exciting and enthusiastic place of life-long learning. We work together to create the best possible education for the children in our care.We have proud tradition of building community. The relationships between students, teachers and parents are the strength of our school.