2027 Learning Support Officer

Role Description/Criteria

OLA is a high performing Catholic school where a positive, welcoming culture meets academic excellence. Every student is known, valued and supported to achieve their personal best. We have a strong sense of community, with teachers who deeply understand their students as individuals and use this knowledge to engage and support them to thrive. We are committed to high standards in Literacy and Numeracy, with a strong focus on student wellbeing, building positive relationships and empowering children to problem solve, think critically and develop a lifelong growth mindset. Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the part time (0.8 FTE & 0.6FTE) fixed term position of Learning Support Officer to commence on 27 January 2027, concluding on 26 January 2028. This is a position under the Victorian Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022. The successful applicant will have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children. They will possess the skills and abilities necessary to provide students with a rich and rewarding educational experience and will embrace a collegial, team based approach to learning and teaching. The Learning Support Officer is responsible for working in partnership with the Learning Diversity Leader, classroom teachers and colleagues in supporting students within the classroom, specialist subject areas, in the playground if required and offsite when necessary.

Selection Criteria

• A commitment to the Catholic ethos and the importance of Religious Education
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Victorian Child Safe Standards
• A warm and positive rapport with students, colleagues, families and parishioners
• The ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to a professional learning team
• A commitment to professional growth, reflection and continuous improvement
• A passion for working with children and children with targeted support
• Strong Literacy and Numeracy skills.
  

Applications close: 4:00pm, Monday 5 October 2027

All students attending Our Lady of the Assumption Primary School have the right to feel safe and be safe. The highest possible standard of care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people is a fundamental responsibility of all within our school community.

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