Learning Support Officer

St Columba's College Essendon; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

St Columba’s College Essendon is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Officer to join our Learning Diversity team in Essendon, VIC. The role is fixed-term (potentially ongoing) and part-time, 18 hours per week, three days from 8:30am to 3:30pm in 2027.

Responsibilities include supporting Years 7–12 students with diverse learning needs, in-class assistance, small-group support and implementing personalised learning plans. Visa/work rights compliance is required.

Qualifications

• Genuine commitment to supporting young people with diverse learning needs.
• Strong communication, teamwork and relationship-building skills.
• Able to follow teacher direction while working proactively and independently.
• Experience in learning support, youth work, education support or similar fields (desirable).
• Certificate III or IV in Education Support (advantageous but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with teachers to support students with diverse learning needs across Years 7–12.
• Provide in-class assistance, small-group support and individualised learning adjustments.
• Assist with the implementation of Personalised Learning Plans and evidence-based interventions.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Relationship-building

Independence

Education

Certificate III or IV in Education Support

Job description

St Columba's College Essendon – Essendon VIC

No experience required

6h ago , from St Columba's College Essendon

St Columba’s College Ltd is a Catholic secondary girls’ school located in Essendon under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and conducted in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity.

St Columba’s College is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Officer (LSO) to join our Learning Diversity team. This role plays a vital part in supporting our students to thrive academically, socially and emotionally within an inclusive Catholic learning environment. This is a fixed term (with the possibility of ongoing) part time position for 2027 working three days a week from 8:30am to 3:30pm (for a total of 18 hours a week).

As a Learning Support Officer you will:

• Work collaboratively with teachers to support students with diverse learning needs across Years 7–12.
• Provide in-class assistance, small-group support and individualised learning adjustments.
• Assist with the implementation of Personalised Learning Plans and evidence-based interventions.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine commitment to supporting young people with diverse learning needs
• Strong communication, teamwork and relationship-building skills
• Able to follow teacher direction while working proactively and independently
• Experience in learning support, youth work, education support or similar fields (desirable)
• Certificate III or IV in Education Support (advantageous but not essential)

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a welcoming, values-driven school where staff feel supported and connected
• Access development opportunities, and the chance to build your career
• Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and care for the school community
• Dedicated Staff Wellbeing Plan that honours our community and supports our staff

Applications close 4:00pm on Sunday 15 November 2026.

Candidates must hold a valid visa and/or full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.

Mary Aikenhead Ministries schools are committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.