Learning Support Officer

Learning Support Officer

Pinnacle College (see more jobs from this school)

Elizabeth East, Gilles Plains, Golden Grove, SA

Learning Support / Teacher's Aide

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 30 November 2025

Pinnacle College is seeking enthusiastic and passionate Learning Support Officers to join our team.

Location: Elizabeth East and Gilles Plains

Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term and Replacement Contracts available.

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Base Salary Range: $58,339.58 - $73,812.71

Adjusted Salary Range: $49,672.51 - $62,846.93

Weeks of Paid Leave: 11

Hours of Work: 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

Contract Start Date: 19/01/2026

Contract End Date: 11/12/2026

About Pinnacle College

Pinnacle College is a non-denominational, independent school (F-12) located in the northern suburbs of Adelaide. A distinctive feature of Pinnacle College is its diversity, it is a place where multicultural values and principles are actively supported and nurtured. Pinnacle College established its first campus at Gilles Plains in 2005, its second campus at Elizabeth East in 2010, and its third campus at Golden Grove in 2019.

About the Role

We are seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced Learning Support Officers for multiple full time, fixed term contract positions at our Elizabeth East and Gilles Plains campuses. These roles are to provide support for students at the primary level. The Learning Support Officer will work as an integral part of our Inclusive Education Department in a range of classroom and student support activities which contribute to the achievement of literacy and numeracy-based outcomes of students in the school.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support to students with diverse learning needs.
• Work with classroom teachers to support the development of differentiated learning activities and assessments.
• Implement strategies and provide feedback to the Inclusive Education Coordinator and classroom teachers.
• Monitor student progress and adjust support strategies as necessary.
• Develop positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Attend and participate in relevant professional development to maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of learning support practices.

Essential Criteria

• Certificate III or higher in Education Support or similar.
• Experience working with students who have additional learning needs.
• A passion for inspiring students to learn.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.
• Flexibility and an ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to work with a variety of IT software platforms.
• A commitment to the mission, vision, and core values of the College.
• Working with Children Check.

Child Safety Statement

•    Pinnacle College is committed to child safety.

•    We want children to be safe, happy and empowered.

•    We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.

•    We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children.

•    We have zero tolerance of child harm, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures.

•    We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we follow rigorously.

Application Process

Please address applications to the Principal, and include a resume and cover letter that includes how your skills and experience suit the role, and your reasons for applying. For any enquiries please contact the Human Resources Manager at hr@pinnacle.sa.edu.au or on 08 8367 9022.

For further information about Pinnacle College, please visit our website: www.pinnacle.sa.edu.au