Learning Support Officer - 0.8 FTE, Ongoing

Government schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Laverton P-12 College in Melbourne's western suburbs is seeking an Education Support role to assist teachers, coordinate student routines and support wellbeing. The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and collaboration with families and staff.

The position remains on-site in a dynamic school setting, contributing to a safe, inclusive learning environment and assisting with educational programs and student support tasks as outlined in school guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to coordinate and support others per role guidelines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Technical knowledge relevant to the position.
• Ability to advise management and other school staff.
• Commitment to professional learning and growth.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines.
• Supports communication between teachers and parents.
• Communicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilities.
• Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students.
• Communicating with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and information.
• Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure.
• Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting.
• Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides, providing routine co-ordination, guidance, and support to other student support staff, liaising with external providers of support services about clearly defined support needs and resources, assisting teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programs.
• Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance.
• Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille.

Skills

Coordination

Teamwork

Effective communication

Technical knowledge

Advise management

Professional learning

Job description

Laverton P-12 College in Melbourne's western suburbs is seeking an Education Support role to assist teachers, coordinate student routines and support wellbeing. The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and collaboration with families and staff.

The position remains on-site in a dynamic school setting, contributing to a safe, inclusive learning environment and assisting with educational programs and student support tasks as outlined in school guidelines.