<p>St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School is located in Tarneit and our vision states:</p> <p><i><strong>Through the guidance of God, we at St John the Apostle aspire to create a positive culture, where all members of our community are welcomed, valued and empowered to contribute and succeed.</strong></i></p> <p>We are currently seeking a Learning Support Officer who is able to commence Term 3, 2025.&nbsp; Successful applicants will work with students in a range of settings, including individually, in small groups and within learning centres.&nbsp;</p> <p>Our Learning Support Officers&nbsp;work in partnership with teachers and the Learning Diversity Leader, to implement the adjustments outlined for students in their Personalised Learning&nbsp;Plans (PLPs).&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Applicants should be able to demonstrate an ability to:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Build and maintain positive working relationships with staff and students</li> <li>Provide support to individuals or small groups of students with learning and/or social-emotional challenges</li> <li>Show initiative and be resourceful solving problems, when required</li> <li>Possess a high level of patience and emotional maturity in order to manage students with significant levels of learning or behavioural challenges</li> <li>Teach Intervention Programs as assigned and record session notes</li> <li>Demonstrate an understanding of the work of Catholic schools and a willingness to actively contribute to a range of school activities</li> <li>Be prepared to assist with toileting and other health needs</li> <li>Refer all parental concerns and requests to the class teacher for decisions</li> </ul> <p>Our community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.</p> <p><strong>Special Requirements</strong></p> <p>The successful applicant should have:</p> <ul> <li>Certificate III or IV in Education Support&nbsp;</li> <li>Previous primary school experience in this role is a distinct advantage</li> <li>Confident using ICT</li> <li> <p>Current Police and Working With Children Check</p> <p><strong>Child Safety:</strong> Be familiar with and comply with the schools child safe policy and code of conduct and any other policies and procedures relating to child safety.</p> <p><strong>Note:</strong> Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. You must reside, and have the right to work, in Australia – overseas applicants will not be considered for this role.</p></li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Procedures</strong></p> <ol> <li>Read the school Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct</li> <li>Email Covering Letter, Curriculum Vitae and contact details of 2 referees to the Principal, Mr Simon Dundon: <i><a href="mailto:principal@stjatarneit.catholic.edu.au?subject=Learning%20Support%20Officer%20%281.0%29%20Fixed%20Term%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">principal@stjatarneit.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</i></li> </ol> <p>&nbsp;</p>