Learning Support Officer: Inclusion & Student Wellbeing

Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga; Albury City; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Bupa Health Insurance

Salary Packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

St Patrick's Parish School - Albury, part of Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga, invites applications for Learning Support Officers to join our supportive team. The LSO works with teachers to assist students with diverse needs, helping access learning and participate in school life, while upholding the school's Catholic identity.

The role requires dedication, patience and strong communication, with responsibilities including developing individual support plans, adapting learning

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in School Based Education Support or equivalent.
• Current Working with Children Check and compliance with policies.
• Experience supporting children in educational or care settings is advantageous.
• First Aid/CPR/Anaphylaxis/Asthma qualifications desirable or willingness to obtain them.
• Accreditation for Support Staff in a Catholic School or willingness to achieve.

Responsibilities

• Support students with diverse learning, behavioural, social, emotional, physical and personal care needs.
• Work under direction of teachers to implement learning programs, adjustments and individual support plans.
• Provide individual and small-group assistance within classroom and school settings.
• Support students to develop independence, confidence, positive relationships and effective learning behaviours.
• Assist with student supervision in classroom, playground, excursions and whole-school activities.
• Prepare and adapt learning resources as directed by teaching staff.
• Observe progress and provide feedback to teachers.
• Support implementation of positive behaviour and wellbeing strategies.
• Maintain confidential student records when required.
• Participate in training and professional learning.
• Follow school and CEDWW policies and child-safeguarding requirements.
• Undertake other duties as directed by the Principal.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Certificate III/IV in School Based Education Support or equivalent

Working with Children Check

First Aid/CPR/Asthma/Anaphylaxis qualifications desirable

Catholic accreditation for Support Staff

Job description

St Patrick's Parish School - Albury, part of Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga, invites applications for Learning Support Officers to join our supportive team. The LSO works with teachers to assist students with diverse needs, helping access learning and participate in school life, while upholding the school's Catholic identity.

The role requires dedication, patience and strong communication, with responsibilities including developing individual support plans, adapting learning