Learning Support Officer

Home Job Info Position of Leadership Role Description/Criteria Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is a Catholic Independent Girls' School and is acknowledged as one of the leading schools in Australia.
Our academic, cultural, sporting and pastoral programs are all integral to the holistic education of our students.We aim to produce young women who are well educated, well-informed and able to thrive in a fast changing world; young women who have a strong personal interest in actively shaping a positive future for their community, be it local, national or global.
The positionLoreto Toorak is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Officer to join our team, working closely with teachers to support students with diverse individual learning needs.
This role will primarily focus on assisting students in the Senior School, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
This full-time, ongoing position will commence Term 1, 2026.
Responsibilities of the role will include:Support teachers in creating a dynamic and inclusive learning environment by applying a range of teaching styles and approaches tailored to individual student needsCollaborate with teachers and the Head of Learning Diversity to implement curriculum strategies that effectively support diverse learnersAllocate appropriate time for lesson preparation and organisation, as requested by teaching staffDemonstrate familiarity with professional standards as outlined in the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and, where applicable, the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria (CECV)Confidently integrate ICT into learning support practicesCommunicate with parents through approved channels, providing timely and meaningful feedback on student progressAdhere to all Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) policies and proceduresFoster positive and professional relationships with students, staff, and the wider school communityLiaise with relevant support staff including the Learning Diversity team and Library staff to ensure effective curriculum delivery and student supportAbout YouTo be successful in this position, it is essential that you have:Experience working as an Integration Aide/Classroom Assistant/Learning Support OfficerRelevant tertiary qualifications will be highly regardedExperience supporting senior school students with individual learning needsAbility to build, establish and maintain relationshipsA collaborative approach with colleaguesStrong written and verbal communication skillsExcellent time management and organisational skillsDemonstrated desire to apply a growth mindset to professional developmentA current Working with Children Check (employee)Why work at Loreto Toorak?
Joining Loreto Toorak means joining a supportive, inclusive and collaborative community.
Our commitment to a shared purpose which empowers and motivates students and staff to use their individual gifts with confidence, creativity and generosity is at the heart of our culture.
We offer rewarding careers, professional development opportunities, excellent workspaces and facilities and access to wellbeing and gym programs.
If this sounds like the role for you then don't hesitate, apply online now by clicking the 'apply' button.
Applications close 9am Friday 26 September.
Applications will be reviewed on submission and interviews may commence prior to closing date, so don't delay if the role is of interest to you
Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is a child safe employer, committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children and young people.
All staff are expected to actively contribute to a child safe culture and uphold the School's Child Safeguarding and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct.
In accordance with the Worker Screening Act 2020 (Vic.), all applicants engaged in child-related work must hold a valid Working with Children check or Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
These will be sighted, verified, and recorded as part of the recruitment process.
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