Learning Support Officer

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools; St Albans; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Eucharist School seeks a Learning Support Officer for a fixed-term role aimed at assisting students with disabilities in a supportive Catholic environment. The ideal candidate is organized and enthusiastic, committed to child safety and the school's mission, and will collaborate closely with teachers and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience with students with disabilities or learning difficulties is preferable.
• A Working with Children Check is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher and support learning needs.
• Work collaboratively with Learning Diversity Leader and classroom teachers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Education

Certificate III or IV in Educational Support

Job description

Role Description/CriteriaHoly Eucharist School is currently seeking a Learning Support Officer (LSO). The successful applicant will be required to work 5 days a week for 4 hours per day. This is a fixed term contract until the end of the year. This specific role will be assisting the classroom teacher and supporting the learning needs of our students.The staff at Holy Eucharist School work hard to ensure the success and growth in learning of all its students. We require an organised, enthusiastic and positive person to fulfil this role. The successful applicant will be expected to work collaboratively with the Learning Diversity Leader, classroom teachers, Intervention staff and with other LSOs. The LSO is appointed by the Principal and works under the supervision of the Learning Diversity Leader and Classroom Teacher in their role of assisting Students with Disabilities to integrate in a mainstream setting and to access the mainstream curriculum at the child’s point of need. Previous experience is preferable, but not essential.The LSO may work with students with disabilities, impairments or learning difficulties across all areas and all levels. We expect that the applicant appointed will implement Holy Eucharist School’s philosophy through modelling and supporting the goals of the school and to proactively participate in their own ongoing development and learning.Selection Criteria:

• Be faith-filled with a strong commitment to the Catholic Ethos of the school and to the spiritual, emotional, social and educational wellbeing of all students
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the capacity to continue to build strong relationships with students, staff and parents
• Supportive behaviour management practices.
  
  

Special Requirements:

• A current Working with Children Check and National Police Record History Check and is considered to be a suitable person to engage in child-connected work
• Certificate III or IV qualification in Educational Support or equivalent (preferred)
• Committed to child safety and the Child Safety Standards (Ministerial Order 1359)
• Only applications which include the attached application form will be considered
• At least three referees including current principal (if applicable).
  
  

Attached:

• Holy Eucharist School - Application for Employment Form – Learning Support Officer (LSO)
• Holy Eucharist School – LSO Role Description
• Holy Eucharist School - PROTECT: Identifying and Responding to Abuse – Reporting obligations
• Holy Eucharist School - Child Safety Code of Conduct
  
  

Application ProcedurePlease submit you application through the “Apply for Job” tab and include the following:

• Application for Employment Form (please see attached)
• A cover letter
• A current CV/Resume
• The names of 3 referees