<p>Our LSOs play a vital role in nurturing students’ learning, wellbeing, and sense of belonging. Working alongside classroom teachers, Learning Community Leaders, and the Learning Diversity Team, LSOs support students with diverse learning needs — ensuring that every child is known, valued, and supported to flourish.</p> <p><strong>The successful applicant will:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Support the Catholic identity and mission of Sacred Heart through participation in prayer, liturgy, and faith-filled community life</li> <li>Assist students with diverse learning needs, including those with disabilities, learning difficulties, or EAL backgrounds</li> <li>Provide respectful and discreet assistance with personal care where required</li> <li>Contribute to the implementation of Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs), and NCCD processes</li> <li>Support supervision during breaks, movement breaks, excursions, and events</li> <li>Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with teachers, families, and the leadership team</li> <li>Engage in professional learning to strengthen inclusive education practices</li> <li>Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, and commitment to student safety and wellbeing</li> </ul> <p><strong>Key Selection Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>Demonstrates a commitment to the Catholic ethos and mission of Sacred Heart and supports the faith life of the school through prayer, liturgy, and modelling Gospel values.</li> <li>Supports students with diverse learning, behavioural, and personal care needs with compassion, respect, and professionalism.</li> <li>Assists in implementing Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs), and NCCD adjustments under the guidance of teachers and leaders.</li> <li>Builds trusting and positive relationships with students to promote inclusion, engagement, and wellbeing.</li> <li>Works collaboratively and flexibly within classroom teams, following direction, maintaining confidentiality, and communicating effectively.</li> <li>Engages in professional learning and adheres to Child Safe Standards, DOBCEL policies, and school expectations for safety, conduct, and wellbeing.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Special Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Working with Children Check (Employee) &amp; National Police Check</li> <li>Current First Aid, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, and Mandatory Reporting training (or willingness to obtain)</li> <li>Experience supporting students with additional needs (desirable)</li> <li>Commitment to the Child Safe Standards, Catholic ethos, and DOBCEL policies</li> </ul>