Learning Support Officer [2026 school year]

Learning Support Officer [2026 school year]

Simonds Catholic College (see more jobs from this school)

WEST MELBOURNE, VIC

Learning Support / Teacher's Aide

Teaching Subject: Mathematics , Science , Italian

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 17 November 2025

Learning Support Officer in a secondary boys school in the heart of the city, two blocks from Queen Vic Market.

The available roles will be between 0.5 and full-time (Fixed Contract from January 2026 to December 2026) with the possibility of ongoing work.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Learning Support Officer to work in our Learning Diversity Team. The successful applicant will join a team to assist teachers and students in the classroom under the direction of the Learning Diversity Coordinator.

The role involves working closely with students with a variety of learning profiles and having the ability to engage and inspire with positivity is critical. The role may involve working with a specific student with complex needs.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• The capacity to adapt behaviour management techniques to meet individual needs
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for supporting children with diverse needs that include ASD, ADHD and OCD.
• The ability to enforce routine and boundaries
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and parents
• Kindness, intuition, and a good sense of humour

Suitable qualifications and experience in a similar role are desirable, but not essential and pre-service teachers are encouraged to apply. Ability to work with students in the upper years, particularly in Maths, Science and Italian, is an advantage.

Depending upon qualifications and experience, the salary will be in the range of a Level ES2 (2B) – ES2 (7B) but those with teaching qualifications would be in the mid to upper levels.

Simonds Catholic College (see more jobs from this school)

WEST MELBOURNE, VIC

http://www.sccmelb.catholic.edu.au

Principal: Robert Anastasio

Affiliation: Catholic

Teaching Level: Secondary

Gender: Boy

411 Students

45 Teaching Staff

19 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Offers VET

Simonds Catholic College is a small secondary school of 400 boys, located in West Melbourne, two blocks from Queen Victoria Market. Our Vision is to develop confident, well-rounded young men who have hope for their future

Application Instructions

To apply please send a combined cover letter and CV to the Learning Diversity Coordinator Alistair Forge: aforge@sccmelb.catholic.edu.au

Please note, preliminary interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

For more information about our college, including the Position Description, see our website - www.sccmelb.catholic.edu.au