Learning Support Partner – 2027

Victorian Catholic Education Authority Limited; Geelong; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School in Victoria is seeking a Learning Support Partner (LSP) for a fixed-term, part-time position. The LSP works with Learning Diversity Leaders and classroom teachers to support students with additional and diverse needs, implementing personalised learning goals.

Applicants should have a Certificate IV in Education Support or one year of undergraduate primary teaching, plus a current Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children.
• Ability to engage and empower diverse learners in educational experiences.
• Experience supporting primary students and implementing personalised learning plans.

Responsibilities

• Support students under teacher direction in individual and small group settings.
• Assist in implementing personalised learning strategies and PLPs.
• Maintain records and adjustments in line with evidence requirements.
• Collaborate with teachers, allied health staff and learning support staff.

Skills

Safety & wellbeing

Communication

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Education

Certificate IV in Education Support

One year of undergrad primary teaching

Job description

Learning Support Partner – 2027

St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Type Fixed Term

Role Education Support Employee

Hours Part-time

Closes 09-10-2026

About the role

The Learning Support Partner (LSP) role involves working as part of a team with our Learning Diversity Leaders other LSP's and alongside classroom teachers to provide support for students with additional and diverse needs.

The successful applicant will support student learning under the direction of teachers, working with individual and small groups of students to assist them with their educational programs and personalised learning goals.

LSPs are responsible for:

• maintaining the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care, alongside all staff in our school
• building positive relationships with children and assisting in creating learning environments where all are valued, engaged, and challenged
• working collaboratively to support the implementation of personalised learning strategies and programs as identified in students’ Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs)
• facilitating small group tasks/intervention groups, with support from teaching and/or allied health staff
• supporting with the provision of a learning environment that supports students’ sensory, regulation, processing and language needs
• engaging in ongoing professional learning and committing to ongoing improvement
• working collaboratively with a variety of teachers, allied health staff and learning support staff
• recording adjustments and program notes in line with NCCD evidentiary requirements
• demonstrating an understanding of child safety and the appropriate obligations and behaviours when engaging with students
• supporting with school and extracurricular events, as appropriate to the role
• supporting the Catholic ethos of the school

Key Selection Criteria

Please elaborate on your experiences and strengths in the following areas:

1) The successful applicant will:

• have a demonstrated commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children
• have a passion and enthusiasm for working with children with diverse needs
• have experience supporting primarystudents and possess the skills and abilities necessary to engage and empower students with diverse needs in educational experiences

2) The successful applicant will:

• display effective communication and organisational skills
• be self-motivated and have the ability to be flexible, proactive, and resourceful to ensure optimal student support
• support and embrace a positive, collegial, team-based approach to student learning

3) The successful applicant will:

• have a commitment to work in Catholic education in Victoria
• have a current Working with Children Check and a NationalPolice Record Check
• have completed aCertificate IV in Education Support or havecompleted one year of an undergraduate primary teaching course

The successful applicants’ salary, benefits and conditions of employment are implemented according to the Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement, 2022.

St Catherine of Siena School Community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

9th October 2026

Attachments

Learning Support Partner Role Description and Duties.pdf

Address 125 Warralily Boulevard
Armstrong Creek, 3217