Learning Support Officer

5 days ago

Spotswood, Australia St Margaret Mary's School Full time

**Role Description/Criteria**

**Role Overview**

The Learning Support Officer (LSO) supports students who need additional help so they can participate fully in the school’s classes, activities, and events - including excursions and camps..

This role is aimed at individuals who bring advanced skills and experience in classroom support, including the ability to:

- Deliver and assist with the modification of learning activities under the direction of a teacher.
- Timely, daily recording on student learning, progress and goals in collaboration with teachers.
- Support curriculum delivery through targeted intervention, small-group work, and in-class support.

The successful applicants will play a key role in supporting the school’s Vision for Instruction and Vision for Engagement, ensuring that every student experiences equity and excellence in their learning.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Work effectively with students who have physical, cognitive, sensory, and/or social-emotional disabilities or challenges
- Assist students individually or in small groups in specific learning areas, guided by teachers and the Wellbeing/Learning Diversity team.
- Contribute to the planning and delivery of learning activities under teacher direction, supporting curriculum implementation and classroom instruction.
- Support the monitoring and recording of student progress, and communicate effectively with teachers and other staff.
- Provide basic physical and emotional care for students, including supervision in class, during breaks, excursions, liturgies, and camps
- Participate in team meetings, parent support group meetings (where directed), and school activities.
- Support the collection, preparation, and distribution of teaching resources, and complete clerical or classroom-based tasks as required.
- Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and a capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team or independently when needed.
- Promote a child-safe environment and uphold the ethos of Catholic Education.

**Qualifications & Experience**

Applicants may hold or be working towards:

- Certificate IV in Education Support (or equivalent) an advantage.
- At least two years’ experience supporting learning in the classroom an advantage.
- Current Working With Children Check (WWCC).
- Pre-service teachers currently enrolled in an education course are also highly encouraged to apply.

Applicants should demonstrate the ability to:

- Work collaboratively to support teachers in planning, delivery, and assessment.
- Promote positive behaviour and inclusion.
- Support students with additional needs effectively.
- Uphold confidentiality and maintain professional relationships with staff, students, and families.

**Work Schedule**:
8:30 am to 3:15 pm, full time or three - five days a week.
This position is Fixed term for the 2026 school year.
**Requirements**:
Applicants must hold a current Working With Children Check and a National Police Check.

**Application Procedure**:
**Application Process**
- A cover letter and CV.
- The names and mobile numbers of three referees.

**Application close**: November 10th 2025.

However, the school reserves the right to interview and appoint suitable applicants prior to the closing date.

**Details**:
**Address**:181 Hudsons Road
Spotswood

**Phone**:9391 3118

**Principal**:Mrs Colleen McCambridge

**Applications Close**:10/11/2025

**Position**: Education Support Employee

**Type**:Fixed Term

**Hours per Week**:Full-time

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