Learning Support Officer
Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.30 FTE)
Applications Close: 8 December 2025
<p> </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. <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 & Culture Services team.<br><br>
If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong> <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> <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>