School Support Officer - Diverse Learning Needs - (60 hours per fortnight) (Several Positions)

dow; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 41,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong is seeking a School Support Officer in Learning Support for a temporary part-time assignment. You will assist with administration in the Learning Support faculty and provide classroom support to students across learning areas.

The role emphasizes supporting diverse student needs, maintaining confidentiality, and contributing to quality teaching. A clearWWC is required prior to commencement, with a closing date noted for applications.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission of Catholic education.
• Ability to work with students with diverse needs.
• Ability to support individual learning in classrooms.
• Understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration support in the Learning Support faculty.
• Deliver classroom support for students across learning areas.
• Assist with delivery of quality learning and teaching.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Certificate III in Classroom Support

Tools

Tech competence

Job description

A temporary part time position commencing 28 January 2027 until 26 January 2028.

School Support Officers in Learning Support provide an important service in supporting students in a range of different areas. This position exists to support the delivery of quality learning and teaching. This position requires you to provide administration support in the Learning Support faculty, as well as classroom support for students in all areas of student learning.

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

• A commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic school within the broader Catholic Church.
• Understanding of and ability to work with students with diverse needs.
• Ability to support children's individual learning in the classroom.
• Understanding of and ability to work with students with diverse needs.
• Technical competence in appropriate technologies.

DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA

• Previous experience in similar settings.
• Experience with the NCCD and personalised planning.

GENERAL CAPABILITIES

• Well developed written and oral communication skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate III in Classroom Support or equivalent experience

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE

This role is classified as a child related work and therefore a working with children clearance is required prior to your commencement with us.

Closing Date: 10 November 2026 at 11.55pm

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong is unwavering in our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. This is at the heart of everything we do.

Every child has the right to be informed, heard, respected, empowered and to feel safe.

As school communities and as individuals, we commit to keeping children and young people safe, and to work together with them to create cultures that honour dignity and enrich wellbeing.