Learning Support Specialist - Part-Time (18 hrs/wk)

St Columba'S College Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

St Columba’s College Ltd in Essendon, Melbourne, invites applications for a Learning Support Officer to join our Learning Diversity team. This fixed-term, part-time role is 18 hours per week (3 days, 8:30am–3:30pm) for 2027, supporting Years 7–12 in an inclusive Catholic learning environment.

You will collaborate with teachers to provide in-class assistance, small-group support and personalised learning adjustments, and help implement Personalised Learning Plans and evidence-based interventions.

Qualifications

• Genuine commitment to supporting students with diverse learning needs.
• Strong communication, teamwork and relationship-building skills.
• Able to follow teacher direction while working proactively and independently.
• Experience in learning support, youth work, education support or similar fields (desirable).
• Certificate III or IV in Education Support (advantageous but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with teachers to support students with diverse learning needs across Years 7–12.
• Provide in-class assistance, small-group support and individualised learning adjustments.
• Assist with the implementation of Personalised Learning Plans and evidence-based interventions.

Skills

Diversity learning support

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence & initiative

Education

Certificate III/IV in Education Support

Job description

St Columba’s College Ltd in Essendon, Melbourne, invites applications for a Learning Support Officer to join our Learning Diversity team. This fixed-term, part-time role is 18 hours per week (3 days, 8:30am–3:30pm) for 2027, supporting Years 7–12 in an inclusive Catholic learning environment.

You will collaborate with teachers to provide in-class assistance, small-group support and personalised learning adjustments, and help implement Personalised Learning Plans and evidence-based interventions.