2027 Education Support Officer

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools; Sunbury (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools invites applications from qualified Education Support Officers to join a team dedicated to helping students reach their personal best. The successful applicant will support learning under the direction of a teacher, working with individuals and small groups both inside and outside the classroom, and participate in extra‑curricular activities.

Applicants must have a current Working With Children Check and a Police Check; Certificate IV in Education Support

Qualifications

• Current Working With Children Check
• Current Police Check
• Certificate IV in Education Support (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Support learning under the direction of a teacher with individuals and small groups both within and outside the classroom.
• Assist with First Aid and yard duty support as required.
• Build positive relationships with students and create learning environments where all are valued and challenged.
• Be active in school community and participate in extra-curricular activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Experience with diverse learners

Relationship building

Initiative

Education

Certificate IV in Education Support

Job description

Role Description/Criteria

Applications are invited from qualified ESO's to join a team dedicated to achieving learning experiences that challenge children to achieve their personal best. The successful applicant will support student learning under the direction of a teacher with individual and small groups of students both within and outside of the classroom to assist them with their educational and development programs. The tenure of this position is for 27.5 hours over 5 days a week, 8.30am - 3.00pm. It is expected that the successful applicant will be:

• committed to the values and ethos of our Catholic faith
• demonstrate an understanding of child safety and the appropriate obligations and behaviours when engaging with students.
• highly motivated, committed, positive, friendly and enthusiastic
• have some experience working with students with a diverse range of needs, especially ASD and anxiety
• display effective communication and organisational skills and the ability to be adaptable
• able to complete duties such as First Aid, yard duty support
• use initiative within the class environment to ensure optimal student support
• able to build positive relationships with children and create learning environments where all are valued and challenged
• prepared to be active in our school community and involved in extra-curricular school activities

Special Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Current Working With Children Check
• Current Police Check
• Certificate IV in Education Support (preferred)