Learning Support Officer

Mercy College (see more jobs from this school)

COBURG NORTH, VIC 


Learning Support / Teacher's Aide

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.86 FTE)

Applications Close: 13 November 2026


Mercy College is seeking an experienced Learning Support Officer to join the Learning Diversity Team on an ongoing basis.

<p>Mercy College is a Catholic Secondary Girls' College with a proud and rich history of education in the local Coburg area and surrounding suburbs.</p> <p>Guided by the Mercy values of Compassion, Excellence, Hospitality and Justice, we pride ourselves on fostering a community which empowers each student to be inquisitive, courageous and persistent. We respect, value and celebrate each student's unique gifts and all that they bring to our community.</p> <p>We are seeking applications from experienced individuals to join our Learning Diversity Team on an ongoing basis (8.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday). Part time applications may be considered.</p> <p>The primary role of a Learning Support Officer is to:</p> <ul> <li>assist the teachers in supporting the learning of students. This support is provided under the direction of the class teacher and Learning Diversity Leader.</li> <li>work with individual students with disabilities, impairments and/or learning exceptionalities and across a range of learning areas.</li> <li>maximise participation within the mainstream curriculum, promote inclusion, support achievement and monitor progress.</li> <li>assist with the basic emotional, social and physical care of students with special needs as well as to encourage student to develop a sense of responsibility towards their own education.</li> </ul> <p>Successful applicants must have current Working with Children check and National Police Records Check.&nbsp;</p> <p>Applications due no later than 4.00pm Friday 13 November 2026 and will be processed upon receipt.</p>

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<p>Applications are to be submitted toÂ&nbsp;<a href="mailto:principal@mercycoburg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Learning%20Support%20Officer%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow">principal@mercycoburg.catholic.edu.au</a>. Please provide a letter of application and a current CV, as well as the application form: non-teaching, available from the College website.</p> <p>Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may commence prior to the application close date.</p>