Learning Support Officer

Learning Support Officer

St Paul Apostle South School

ENDEAVOUR HILLS, VIC

Diverse Learning / Special Needs

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.76 FTE)

Applications Close: 10 April 2026

St Paul Apostle South supports Child Safety practices that ensures the protection and safety of all children. Learning Support Officers, under the supervision and direction of the Learning Diversity Leader or class teacher, assist in classroom activities, school routines and the care and management of students with special needs.

The role of the Learning Support Officer will include:

• Implementing individual learning plans
• Assisting students to develop personal, social and/or independent skills
• Using strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support students to achieve learning and/or social goals
• Supporting and assisting in the care, learning and positive engagement of students with diverse learning needs and disabilities.
• Helping students stay focused and engaged in learning tasks
• Assisting students with organisation, routines and transitions
• Supporting student wellbeing and positive social interactions
• Assisting with First Aid
• Attending Program Support Group meetings when required
• Participating in professional development sessions and regular Professional Learning Team meetings
• Providing assistance with school routines
• Creating and providing resources for teaching staff to ensure students with learning needs are assisted in the classroom and given the best opportunity for inclusion and success
• Communicating with other Learning Support Officers to ensure the continuity of programs
• Work as part of our LSO team and participate in team meetings
• Assist students on an individual or group basis across all levels
• Recording daily adjustments made for individual students
• Adapting to different classroom environments and student needs

Attachments:

• Child Safety Commitment Statement.docx
• Child Safety Code of Conduct.pdf

St Paul Apostle South School

ENDEAVOUR HILLS, VIC

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

Principal:
Paul Gleeson

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

261 Students
25 Teaching Staff
8 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

St Paul Apostle Parish was founded in 1980. The parish motto “One Family” reflects unity in diversity for this dynamic multicultural Catholic community. St. Paul Apostle South School is a Catholic Primary School that promotes, teaches and lives by the Gospel values and Catholic tradition. Our School community supports each child to grow spiritually, emotionally, physically and intellectually so that they can find a worthwhile role in society.

Application Instructions

The successful applicant will provide:

• Current Police Check
• A cover letter
• Names and contact numbers of referees