<p>St Martin de Porres Primary School is a growing multicultural school in the Western Suburbs.</p> <p>We are seeking applications for the role of Learning Support Officer from people who are passionate about supporting students and excited to be part of a dynamic learning community. The Learning Support Officer is responsible for assisting in creating a positive learning environment that promotes growth in every student, no matter their starting point.</p> <p>We are seeking a Learning Support Officer who has a commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education and to the safety and wellbeing of all students.</p> <p>This position is for four days a week from 8:45am - 3:00pm. Days can be negotiated.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Key Selection criteria</strong></p> <p>Applicants are expected to:</p> <ul> <li>Work with children with differing needs either in the classroom setting, in small groups or on an individual basis</li> <li>Demonstrate successful team work skills and dispositions</li> <li>Take direction and implement learning tasks from the Class Teacher and/or Learning Enhancement Teacher and Learning Diversity Leader</li> <li>Participate in Program Support Group meetings (PSGs) as required</li> <li>Maintain documentation to meet Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) documentation requirements</li> <li>Fulfil other duties as required (examples include; filing, data entry, organising school events, providing First Aid, covering reception duties, etc).</li> </ul> <p><strong>Special Requirements</strong></p> <p>Certificate III in Education support or Children's Services (or working towards) OR be working towards completing a Bachelor of Education (Teaching)</p> <p>Have a current Working With Children's Check</p> <p>Be familiar with and comply with St Martin de Porres Child-Safe policy and Code of Conduct, and other policies and procedures relating to child safety</p> <p><strong>Application Instructions</strong></p> <p>A cover letter addressing the selection criteria together with a resume including 2-3 referees, one of which must be able to talk to your suitability in working with children - current Principal if applicable, should be made in writing and forwarded via email to the Acting Principal, Elise Coghlan at - <a href="mailto:principal@smdplaverton.catholic.edu.au?subject=Learning%20Support%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">principal@smdplaverton.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>NOTE: Suitable candidates may be interviewed and employed before the closing date.&nbsp;</p> <p><i>This community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.</i></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>