Learning Support Officer

St Therese's School - Essendon

ESSENDON, VIC 


Learning Support / Teacher's Aide

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 2 April 2026


The successful applicant will have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic Education and to the safety and wellbeing of children. Applications are invited for suitably experienced persons for the part-time fixed term position of Learning Support Officer to commence on 20 April 2026. This is 5 days per week role for between 20 and 30 hours a week. Hours to be negotiated.

<p>Generally, the LSO is allocated to one or more year levels to support individuals and groups of students with specific learning needs. The LSO will be directed by the classroom teacher as to their tasks and will be required to maintain collection of evidence.<br> &nbsp;</p> <p>Relevant past or present experience in supporting students with intellectual disabilities or ASD will be considered as an advantage.</p> <p>St. Therese’s School takes Child Safety very seriously and therefore expects all who enter the school to commit to and comply with the school's Child Safety policy.</p> <p>This position is for the 2026 school year.</p> <p><strong>The successful applicant will:</strong></p> <p>Display an understanding of child safe behaviour</p> <p>Demonstrate commitment to Catholic Education and the Catholic Ethos of the school</p> <p>Display effective communication and organisational skills</p> <p>Use initiative within the learning environment to ensure optimal student support</p> <p>Demonstrate the ability to work with all members in our school community</p> <p>Be open to receiving and acting on feedback</p> <p>Demonstrate a positive and proactive manner.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Special Requirements</strong></p> <p>The successful applicant will have:</p> <p>A strong commitment to the Catholic ethos</p> <p>A certificate in education support, or equivalent (desirable)</p> <p>A current Working With Children's Check</p> <p>A current National Criminal Record Check.</p> <p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Applications should be made in writing, including a cover letter, CV and the names and contact numbers of three referees and forwarded via email to <a href="mailto:applications@stessendon.catholic.edu.au?subject=Learning%20Support%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">applications@stessendon.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Applications close Thursday 2 April 2026</p> <p>St Therese’s School, Essendon promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.<br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Applications should be made in writing, including a cover letter, CV and the names and contact numbers of three referees and forwarded via email to <a href="mailto:applications@stessendon.catholic.edu.au?subject=Learning%20Support%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">applications@stessendon.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p>