Learning Support Officer

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools; Epping (NH); On-site; USD 49,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

St Monica's College, a Catholic co-educational college serving Years 7-12 in Melbourne's northern suburbs, seeks a Learning Support Officer for its Learning Diversity Faculty. Join a large team across campuses in Epping and Reservoir.

This full-time ongoing role starts 27 January 2027, with hours 8.15 am to 4.36 pm, and requires formal qualifications and experience in learning support, including confidentiality and student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Qualified Learning Support Officer with experience in in-class support.
• Must have Working with Children Check and Police Check.
• Commitment to safe environment and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in-class support for students with diverse needs.
• Collaborate with teachers to adapt materials and tasks.
• Maintain records of support provided and student adjustments.
• Attend camps, meetings and after-school programs as needed.

Job description

Role Description/Criteria

St Monica's College is a Catholic co-educational College (Years 7 - 12) serving the northern suburbs of Melbourne and is governed under the authority of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Limited (MACS). Our College is located on three metropolitan campuses in Epping and Reservoir and a rural campus, Ostia, in Strath Creek for spiritual retreat. Epping campuses are walking distance from each other and the Epping train station.

LEARNING SUPPORT OFFICER

A vacancy exists for a qualified and experienced Learning Support Officer to join our large Learning Diversity Faculty which works with students who have diverse needs and require additional support, individually and in group learning situations. You will join a team of Learning Support Officers across both Epping campuses and Reservoir Campus. This is a full-time ongoing position commencing Wednesday, 27 January 2027. Hours of work are 8.15 am to 4.36 pm with a 45 minute lunch break.

The College requires a candidate who possesses formal qualifications and has experience in this area of learning.

Duties include

• Work as a part of a team ensuring the educational, pastoral and social needs of students with individual learning needs are met, primarily through in-class support of students
• Work collaboratively with teachers to identify and accommodate the individual needs of students with disabilities, such as providing extra time to complete assignments, using assistive technology, or adapting materials to meet specific learning
• Where possible, be familiar with class content in order to support students more effectively
• Be familiar with the learning profiles of students funded under the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) and adjustments they may require
• Assist students in the classroom with strategies to help them manage their learning, such as note taking techniques, organisational skills, and time management strategies. Assist students on an individual or group basis in specific learning areas, as directed
• Work with students to provide additional support with specific skills or concepts, such as reading comprehension, math problem-solving, or writing skills
• Assist staff as required in facilitating transition programs for our students with additional learning needs to St Monica’s College and when moving to new year level each year
• In collaboration with Learning Support Officer Manager, create a timetable that priorities high levels of support for students with additional learning needs
• Maintain accurate records of in-class support provided to students, with particular attention to adjustments made
• Attend camps and excursions to support students when deemed necessary by the Learning Diversity staff
• Assist with administrative duties such as making phone calls, preparing resources, photocopying, etc. as directed
• Support the After School Homework program on a roster basis, supporting all students present
• Keep up to date with information on disabilities of students and how to best support them. Attend PL as requested
• Maintain the confidentiality and right to privacy of NCCD students by being discreet with information pertaining to their learning needs
• Support students who may have an adaptive behaviour plan – i.e., personal care, daily living skills, etc.
• Attend Faculty meetings, General Staff meetings, College assemblies, Sports Days, and special celebration days of the College
• Complete other reasonable duties as requested by the Learning Support Officer Manager, Acutis Leader – Targeted Programs and Senior Teacher - Learning Diversity

Special Requirements

• The successful applicant will be required to have or undergo both a Working with Children Check and a Police Check
• St Monica’s College promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, therefore the successful applicant must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to providing a safe environment for children

Salary for this position is based on experience in accordance with the Teacher scale of the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022 (CEMEA) as varied from time to time.