Part-Time Learning Support Specialist for Primary School

Victorian Catholic Education Authority Limited; Australia; Remote; AUD 20,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

St James' School is seeking a Learning Support Officer to assist students and staff by providing targeted adjustments to learning materials and the learning environment. The role includes one-to-one, small-group and in-class support across diverse needs, reporting to the Learning Diversity Leader and classroom teachers.

This Fixed Term, Part-time position covers 0.34 FTE (2 days per week) with a commitment to Catholic Education principles and strong administrative documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Catholic Education ethos.
• Strong administration and documentation skills.
• Initiative and flexibility in carrying out tasks.

Responsibilities

• work in partnership with classroom teachers, Learning Support Officers, Allied Health and the Learning Diversity Leader to implement adjustments to learning materials and the environment, as outlined in student ILPs.
• provide support for a student’s academic learning, behaviour program, personal care and toileting, physical care, or social progress throughout the entirety of a school day, including class, lunch and recess times.
• maintain notes to record student progress as required by NCCD.
• maintain a positive and stimulating learning environment by adopting a variety of styles, practices and approaches to cater for individual learning needs.
• adopt intervention practices that foster learning and reflect contemporary theory and research concerning student learning and educational pedagogy.
• other duties as directed by the Principal or Learning Diversity Leader.

Education

Education support qualification (primary)

Job description

St James' School is seeking a Learning Support Officer to assist students and staff by providing targeted adjustments to learning materials and the learning environment. The role includes one-to-one, small-group and in-class support across diverse needs, reporting to the Learning Diversity Leader and classroom teachers.

This Fixed Term, Part-time position covers 0.34 FTE (2 days per week) with a commitment to Catholic Education principles and strong administrative documentation skills.