<p>St Mary's Primary School are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Learning Support Officer (LSO) to join our welcoming and collaborative school community. The days and hours can be agreed by negotiation.</p> <p>Learning Support Officers at St Mary’s play an important role in supporting the learning, wellbeing and inclusion of students. Working collaboratively with classroom teachers and the Learning Diversity team, LSOs provide targeted support to enable students with diverse learning needs to participate successfully in classroom learning and the broader life of the school.</p> <p>Our LSOs work alongside teachers to implement learning programs, adjustments and targeted interventions that respond to individual student needs. They support students to develop confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours while maintaining high expectations and recognising the strengths and potential of every child.</p> <p>As a Catholic school, all staff at St Mary’s are expected to model the values of faith, hope and love and contribute to a culture where students feel a strong sense of belonging. Our LSOs build positive and respectful relationships with students, staff and families and are committed to creating safe, inclusive and supportive learning environments.</p> <p>We are looking for someone who is patient, positive, flexible and collaborative, with a genuine commitment to supporting children to experience success. The successful applicant will understand the importance of promoting student independence while providing the appropriate level of support to enable every learner to participate, grow and thrive.</p> <p>Please refer to the attached Role Description for further information about the position.</p> <p><i>This is a fixed-term position.</i></p> <p><i>St Mary’s Primary School reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate prior to the advertised closing date.</i></p>