Learning Support Officer

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd.; Banchory; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming and supportive Catholic school in Banchory is seeking a Learning Support Officer (LSO) to assist students with unique needs. The applicant should demonstrate flexibility, commitment to Catholic education, and have relevant qualifications. The role involves working closely with teachers and adhering to child safety policies.

Qualifications

• Experience as an LSO is preferred.
• Current Working With Children Check required.

Responsibilities

• Support students with unique needs and follow their Personalised Learning Plans.
• Work in partnership with teachers and parents.

Skills

Flexibility

Adaptability

Commitment to Catholic education

Understanding of additional learning needs

Child Safety knowledge

Education

Certificate III or IV Qualification in Education Support

Job description

Cana Catholic School is a welcoming, supportive and faith-filled community. We are seeking to employ an LSO who is comfortable and competent in working with a range of students with unique needs. An ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability when working in a fast paced and quickly changing dynamic within a classroom and school environment is highly desirable.

The successful applicant will:

• demonstrate a commitment to Catholic education, and will work in partnership with teachers, parents and the wider community.
• demonstrate an understanding of how to best support students with additional learning needs, as directed by the classroom teacher.
• be committed to following strategies outlined in a student's Personalised Learning Plan and assist students in class to engage in a broad range of learning activities.
• nurture and develop the whole person, encompassing all learning areas while recognising individual talents and needs
• be committed to working in a Child Safe environment in accordance with the Child Safe standards, and the MACS Code of Conduct

The successful applicant will work under the direction of the Learning Diversity and Wellbeing Leader and Deputy Principal, as well as the classroom teacher/s. An understanding of how to best support neurodiverse students would be advantageous.

The successful applicant will:

• adhere to our Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct and other policies
• have a current Working With Children Check
• have experience as an LSO and/or Certificate III or IV Qualification in Education Support or equivalent.

Application Procedure

Applicants should apply via Teachers on Net and submit:

- A cover letter addressed to the Principal, Alison Bretag which outlines your experience and responses to the criteria in the advertisement.

- A current curriculum vitae which lists the contact details of at least two referees who can support your application.

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