Learning Support Officer - Specialist Support Class

Good Samaritan Catholic College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Good Samaritan Catholic College Hinchinbrook in NSW is inviting applications for a Learning Support Officer in the Specialist Support Class. The role supports students with complex needs within a mainstream setting, under the guidance of specialist teachers.

You will contribute to personalised programs, coordinate with classroom staff, and help maximise student outcomes in a Catholic school environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding the needs of diverse students requiring individual and classroom support.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers as a team member.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, supportive and resourceful.
• Willingness to support the Catholic school environment for students.
• Experience assisting students in a classroom setting with disabilities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher in delivering quality Catholic education focused on outcomes.
• Support Specialist Support Class within a mainstream school setting.
• Contribute to a holistic, student-centred curriculum and use available resources.
• Collaborate with staff to optimise student learning and participation.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Support Catholic school environment

Disability support experience

Education

Certificate III/IV in Educational Support (TAFE NSW)

Job description

Learning Support Officer - Specialist Support Class

Good Samaritan Catholic College – 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

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.