Learning Support Officer - Specialist Support Class

Sydney Catholic Schools; Sydney; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Training and development opportunities

Health and wellbeing resources

Employee referral program

Rewards and benefits

Job summary

Good Samaritan Catholic College Hinchinbrook, under Sydney Catholic Schools, seeks a Learning Support Officer for the Specialist Support Class. The role focuses on assisting the classroom teacher to deliver inclusive education within a Catholic college environment.

The position supports students with disabilities, including moderate cognitive disability and autism, and requires a Certificate III/IV in Educational Support. WWCC clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Understanding diverse student needs requiring individual and classroom support.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers as a team member.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to support the Catholic school environment.
• Experience with students with disabilities desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher in delivering a quality Catholic education.
• Support Specialist Support Class students to maximise learning outcomes.
• Contribute to a holistic, student-centred program within a mainstream school setting.

Skills

Student support

Team collaboration

Communication

Organisational skills

Catholic school environment

Education

Cert III/IV Education Support

Job description

Learning Support Officer - Specialist Support Class

Sydney Catholic Schools – Hinchinbrook NSW

Good Samaritan Catholic College Hinchinbrook

Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027

Application Closing Date: Friday, 13 November 2026

Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary for the 2027 school year

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At Good Samaritan Catholic College Hinchinbrook, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

• competitive remuneration: up to $98,823. Base salary ranges from $67,472 to $88,235. Salary calculated on averaged conditions (generally only required to work during school term time)
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• ongoing training and development opportunities
• health and wellbeing initatives and resources, including Fitness Passport
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

Good Samaritan Catholic College, Hinchinbrook is co-educational and caters to over 1300 students from Year 7 to Year 12. Our College motto 'Journeying with Compassion' derived directly from the 'Parable of the Good Samaritan' provides the underlying ethos of the College's Mission Statement.

Offering quality Catholic Education - Inspiring tomorrow's leaders today Sydney Catholic Schools provide reasonable adjustments to assist and support students with disability to successfully engage in learning. Students with complex intellectual and developmental disabilities may benefit from a highly personalised program, smaller class sizes and the additional support provided in a SCS Specialist Support Class located within a mainstream school setting.

In 2022, Good Samaritan Catholic College Hinchinbrook began operating Sydney Catholic Schools first secondary Specialist Support Class, for students with moderate intellectual disabilities. Students enrolled in these classes benefit from highly skilled Special Education teachers, contemporary technology and quality resources whilst being active and valued members of our school community. The curriculum is personalised, integrated and collaborative and builds the capabilities of all students. The school is committed to collaboration and conversations that focus on student and staff growth.

About You

As part of the Learning Support Team in the Specialist Support Class, you will assist the classroom teacher in providing a quality Catholic education focused on maximising student outcomes, through a holistic, student centred curriculum. You must be able to demonstrate:

• an understanding of the needs of the diverse needs of students who require individual and classroom support
• ability to work collaboratively with teachers as a team member
• excellent communication and organisational skills, support and resourcefulness
• a willingness to support the positive religious and cultural Catholic school environment for students
• a Certificate III or IV in Educational Support from TAFE NSW or equivalent post‑secondary qualification
• experience assisting students in a classroom setting with a variety of disabilities including moderate cognitive disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder and other complex needs is desirable.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.