Learning Support Officer/integration Aide

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2026

Organisation: Schools (Government)

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Teacher

Reference: 1459962

**Location Profile**:
Glen Waverley Secondary College is a Year 7 to 12 co-educational school with a student population of around 2200. Glen Waverley Secondary College¿s vision is growing respectful, responsible, resilient global citizens who value diversity and lifelong learning. This vision is underpinned by our school values of: Respect, Diversity, Commitment, Perseverance and Accomplishment. Glen Waverley Secondary College has a proud history of academic excellence, underpinned by our commitment to provide a safe and caring environment where all students are supported to achieve their very best and by our relentless focus on providing high quality teaching and learning. Our curriculum offerings are broad and diverse, ensuring all students are supported to pursue their passion and to access their chosen pathways. Our co-curriculum programs are many and varied including our renowned instrumental music program, sport, science and technology and a thriving student leadership program. Students take pride in their school and are encouraged to immerse themselves in all aspects of school life. Student achievement is recognised through the Gain Wisdom Merit Program, which celebrates students who exemplify the school values and their accomplishments. Glen Waverley Secondary College is a school of choice, with demand often exceeding available enrolment space. Students who attend Glen Waverley Secondary College aspire to live and exemplify the college values and it is this commitment from students that has seen students routinely achieve Victoria Certificate of Education (VCE) results and NAPLAN outcomes that are amongst the best in the State of Victoria.

**Selection Criteria**:
**SC1** Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.

**SC2** Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.

**SC3** Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

**SC4** Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

**SC5** Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.

**SC6** A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

**Role**:
Duties and responsibilities may include: - developing a natural rapport with students, families and the Learning Support team.
- assisting specific students in class to better understand the instructions/activity, to prompt the students to stay on task, and to access the curriculum (e.g. note-taking, reformatting) etc.
- working with specific students in 1:1 withdrawal sessions to work on homework, complete assignments and/or develop key skills (e.g. reading comprehension)
- assisting in implementing task modification (with teachers) and aspects of the Individualised Learning Plan (ILP) - assisting with Student Support Group (SSG) meetings e.g. scheduling, taking minutes, providing informal feedback to the meeting, and attending the SSG as required
- maintaining regular anecdotal records related to the student for use in reviewing their progress - regularly updating the Learning Support Coordinator and team, and classroom teachers about recent insights/challenges/successes experienced by the student
- attending specific students¿ excursions or camps, or activities such as homework club
- demonstrating strong ICT skills, particularly ICT use in the classroom
- taking direction from the Learning Support Coordinator, class or specialist teachers as to which students require assistance and how this assistance should be delivered.
- assisting with the management and stocktaking of equipment and resources
- work closely with the Learning Support Coordinator who may vary the above duties from time to time or may ask the LSO to take on other duties commensurate with their position in the College. Ultimately the LSO/Integration Aide is responsible to the Principal, who may vary the above duties from time to time

**Responsibilities**:

- Carry out allocated activities and tasks determined by the school consistent with role description.
- Participate in planning and preparation with teachers on a regular basis.
- Participate in professional learning activities provided through this initiative.
- Participate in the ongoing evaluation of this initiative.

**Who May Apply**:
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

**EEO AND OHS Commitment**:
**Child Safe Standards**:
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