Learning Support Officer

Edmund Rice College; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Edmund Rice College seeks a Learning Support Officer to assist students with diverse learning needs and work under the direction of classroom teachers. The role covers in-class support, resource preparation, and record-keeping to implement modified curricula.

Responsibilities include providing near-term support during classes, exams, excursions, and supervision, with emphasis on collaboration and confidentiality within the Edmund Rice ethos.

Qualifications

• Qualified or demonstrable experience in Education Support or related field.
• Ability to work under direction of classroom teachers to support individual students.
• Strong communication and organisational skills for records and parent meetings.

Responsibilities

• Support students with learning needs in classrooms across Departments.
• Assist teachers by working with individual students or small groups.
• Prepare aids and modify tasks with teachers’ input.
• Take notes, scribe, and assist with computer management for students.
• Provide support during practical classes, placements, and excursions.
• Assist students with mobility or sensory needs and travel training as required.
• Support exam arrangements and disability provisions, supervise playgrounds.
• Maintain records of support strategies and curriculum adjustments.
• Provide admin support to Learning Support leadership and teachers.

Skills

Student support

Collaboration

Communication

Organisational skills

Digital literacy

Education

Education Support qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Permanent / part-time (5 days per week during school term time)

The Role

Edmund Rice College is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, highly motivated and skilled Learning Support Officer. Reporting to the Head of Department: Learning Support, the Learning Support Officer will work in collaboration with and under the direction of classroom teachers to support both the learning and teaching of students and the Mission of the College.

Learning Support Officers are responsible for:

• Working directly with students with learning needs to provide support in classrooms across all Departments.
• Providing assistance to the classroom teacher by working with individual students or in small groups.
• Assisting with the preparation of aids and resources for classroom use, task modification in consultation with teachers, and locating resources to implement a modified curriculum program.
• Taking notes, scribing for students, and assisting them with computer management skills, such as setting up folders and saving work.
• Providing support during practical classes, on work placements, and by accompanying students on excursions or camps.
• Assisting students with mobility, physical, or sensory needs, as well as travel training programs as required.
• Assisting with exam supervision to ensure the implementation of disability provisions, and supervising students with needs in the playground.
• Keeping a record of support strategies and curriculum adjustments in accordance with Individual Plan requirements, and maintaining records of classroom support.
• Providing administrative support for the Head of Department: Learning Support, Learning Support Operations Manager, and classroom teachers, and attending parent meetings when required.

About You

To be considered for this position, you must be a highly dedicated professional who meets the following criteria:

• A supportive, caring, and patient approach to assisting students with diverse academic, sensory, mobility, and physical needs.
• Relevant qualifications or demonstrable experience in Education Support, Learning Support, or a related field.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively under the direction of classroom teachers to support individual students, facilitate small-group work, and assist with modified curriculum tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, enabling positive and respectful interactions with students, teaching staff, and parents.
• Strong organisational skills, with the capacity to assist in varied settings including classes, excursions, exam disability provisions, and playground supervision.
• Competence in administrative tasks, including accurately maintaining records of classroom support and curriculum adjustments aligned with Individual Plan requirements.
• Sound practical computer skills, including the ability to support students with digital organisation and everyday learning technologies.
• Flexible and with the ability to support multiple stakeholders.
• High ethical standards, confidentiality and integrity.
• Possess a valid Working with Children Check.
• A commitment to the child safeguarding principles.
• An understanding and commitment to the Mission and Ethos of the College in the Edmund Rice tradition, contributing to an authentic Catholic community grounded in Gospel values.

For further information about the role, please view the attached position description.

The Process

Applications (including CV and covering letter) to be submitted via a ‘Employment Application Form’ above by 30 October 2026.

The appointment of a successful candidate is conditional and based on the successful completion of all pre-employment screening, including child-related employment and reference checks.

For further information about the role, please refer to the attached position description.