Learning Support Officer

Cana Catholic Primary School (see more jobs from this school)

HILLSIDE, VIC 


Learning Support / Teacher's Aide

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.64 FTE)

Applications Close: 23 May 2025


Applications are invited for the position of Learning Support Officer for an immediate start, concluding at the end of the 2025 year. There is a possibility that this position could be extended into 2026. This position is 5 days per week and the hours worked 8.45am-1.35pm.

<p>Cana Catholic School is a welcoming, supportive and faith-filled community. We are seeking to employ an LSO who is comfortable and competent in working with a range of students with unique needs. An ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability when working in a fast paced and quickly changing dynamic within a classroom and school environment is highly desirable.</p> <p>The successful applicant will:</p> <ul> <li>demonstrate a commitment to Catholic education, and will work in partnership with teachers, parents and the wider community.</li> <li>demonstrate an understanding of how to best support students with additional learning needs, as directed by the classroom teacher.</li> <li>be committed to following strategies outlined in a student's Personalised Learning Plan and assist students in class to engage in a broad range of learning activities.</li> <li>nurture and develop the whole person, encompassing all learning areas while recognising individual talents and needs</li> <li>be committed to working in a Child Safe environment in accordance with the Child Safe standards, and the MACS Code of Conduct</li> </ul> <p>The successful applicant will work under the direction of the Learning Diversity and Wellbeing Leader and Deputy Principal, as well as the classroom teacher/s. An understanding of how to best support neurodiverse students would be advantageous.&nbsp;</p> <p>The successful applicant will:</p> <ul> <li>adhere to our Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct and other policies</li> <li>have a current Working With Children Check&nbsp;</li> <li>have experience as an LSO and/or Certificate III or IV Qualification in Education Support or equivalent.</li> </ul>
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Application Instructions

<p>Applicants should apply via Teachers on Net and submit:</p> <p>- A cover letter addressed to the Principal, Alison Bretag which outlines your experience and responses to the criteria in the advertisement.</p> <p>- A current curriculum vitae which lists the contact details of at least two referees who can support your application.</p>