Learning Support Officer

St Aloysius Catholic Primary School, Cronulla

CRONULLA, NSW 


Learning Support / Teacher's Aide

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.30 FTE)

Applications Close: 8 December 2025



<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>St Aloysius College Cronulla</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Tuesday, 27 January 2026<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Monday, 8 December 2025<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Part-Time (24 hours per fortnight), Temporary<br><br><strong>About our School</strong><br><br> The College is committed to innovative high-quality teaching and learning and provides excellent facilities and resources. We offer staff a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive team environment with an emphasis on community, academic excellence, pastoral care, and development.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br><br> Joining <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a> means being part of NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 74,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We offer:</p> <ul> <li>competitive remuneration: up to $95,945. Base salary ranges from $65,508 to $85,665. Salary calculated on averaged conditions (generally only required to work during school term time)</li> <li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li> <li>Fitness Passport, wellbeing products and more</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong><br><br> We seek a Learning Support Officer who will strive to meet the needs of an individual high needs student.<br><br> We welcome applications from experienced LSOs who:</p> <ul> <li>have a knowledge of and commitment to the Mission of the Catholic School</li> <li>demonstrate a high standard of proficiency, competency and enthusiasm</li> <li>are passionate about working with children, families and colleagues in a caring Christ-centred community</li> <li>possess strong interpersonal and organisational skills</li> <li>demonstrate the capacity to work as a member of a team, in strategic collaboration with teachers, counsellors, and specialist staff as needed</li> <li>articulate a deep understanding of the role of an LSO in a contemporary learning environment</li> <li>have the ability to focus on continuous improvement</li> <li>are organised, supportive and resourceful</li> <li>are willing to be involved in the school's co-curricular activities</li> <li>have a Certificate III or IV in Education Support (or similar) - an advantage</li> <li>have a current WWCC</li> <li>provide in-class learning support to students with diverse academic, behavioural, and social needs under the direction of the classroom teacher and in line with adjustments documented in Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)</li> <li>differentiate and adapt learning activities, offering scaffolds, prompts, and one-to-one or small-group assistance to help students access the curriculum</li> <li>assist with behaviour regulation, implementing positive behaviour strategies, reinforcement routines, and de-escalation techniques as guided by school frameworks</li> <li>supervise students safely during learning activities, movement around the school, playground duties, excursions, and other school events</li> <li>monitor and record student progress, behaviour observations, and adjustments, providing feedback to teachers and the Diverse Learning team</li> <li>maintain confidentiality and uphold student dignity, following legislative and school policies regarding privacy and student wellbeing.</li> </ul> <p>We welcome applications from University students engaged in Education degrees looking to gain experience in schools.<br><br><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br> Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p> <ul> <li>current CV and cover letter</li> <li>three referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) your last principal.</li> </ul> <p>Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People &amp; Culture Services team.<br><br> If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong>&nbsp;<br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12NXlXECGafjFW1YktzO9pufOa_ypn22x/view">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.<br><br><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong>&nbsp;<br> This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br><br><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i></p>