Learning Support Officer - Specialist Support Class

Learning Support Officer - Specialist Support Class

Good Samaritan Catholic College, Hinchinbrook (see more jobs from this school)

HINCHINBROOK, NSW

Diverse Learning Support

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 22 November 2025

Good Samaritan Catholic College Hinchinbrook

Start Date: Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Application Closing Date: Saturday, 22 November 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About Our School

Good Samaritan Catholic College, Hinchinbrook is co-educational and caters to over 1300 students from Year 7 to Year 12. Our College motto 'Journeying with Compassion' derived directly from the 'Parable of the Good Samaritan' provides the underlying ethos of the College's Mission Statement.

Offering quality Catholic Education - Inspiring tomorrow's leaders today Sydney Catholic Schools provide reasonable adjustments to assist and support students with disability to successfully engage in learning. Students with complex intellectual and developmental disabilities may benefit from a highly personalised program, smaller class sizes and the additional support provided in a SCS Specialist Support Class located within a mainstream school setting.

In 2022, Good Samaritan Catholic College Hinchinbrook began operating Sydney Catholic Schools first secondary Specialist Support Class, for students with moderate intellectual disabilities. Students enrolled in these classes benefit from highly skilled Special Education teachers, contemporary technology and quality resources whilst being active and valued members of our school community. The curriculum is personalised, integrated and collaborative and builds the capabilities of all students. The school is committed to collaboration and conversations that focus on student and staff growth.

Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools

Joining Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) 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:

• competitive remuneration: up to $93,150. Base salary ranges from $63,600 to $83,170. Salary calculated on averaged conditions (generally only required to work during school term time)
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and development opportunities
• discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products
• generous Employee Referral Program.

About You

As part of the Learning Support Team in the Specialist Support Class, you will assist the classroom teacher in providing a quality Catholic education focused on maximising student outcomes, through a holistic, student centred curriculum. You must be able to demonstrate:

• an understanding of the needs of the diverse needs of students who require individual and classroom support
• ability to work collaboratively with teachers as a team member
• excellent communication skills
• ability to be organised, supportive and resourceful
• a willingness to support the positive religious and cultural Catholic school environment for students.
• a Certificate III or IV in Educational Support from TAFE NSW or equivalent post-secondary qualification
• experience assisting students in a classroom setting with a variety of disabilities including moderate cognitive disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder and other complex needs is desirable.

Application Process

Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:

• current CV & cover letter
• academic transcripts and statement of previous service
• three referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) your last principal.

Applicants are advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

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).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.

Good Samaritan Catholic College, Hinchinbrook (see more jobs from this school)

HINCHINBROOK, NSW

https://www.goodsamaritan.nsw.edu.au/

Principal:

Pablo Grana

Affiliation: Catholic

Teaching Level: Secondary

Gender: Coed

1297 Students

112 Teaching Staff

37 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Offers VET

Good Samaritan Catholic College is a diverse, dynamic community confident in the call to develop the gifts of love, justice, mercy, generosity and compassion through the education of young people. We embrace an educational partnership with home and parish which strives to foster compassionate action within our students in their life journey. As a Catholic College, we respond to Christ’s challenge to ‘become neighbour’ and move beyond one’s self, as modelled in the parable of the Good Samaritan.