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: 17 April 2026

Pinnacle College is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Learning Support Officer to join our team for a short term contract.

Location:Gilles Plains
Employment Type:Full Time, Fixed Term
Full Time Equivalent (FTE):1.0
Base Annual Salary Range:$60,964.86 - $77,134.28
Adjusted Annual Salary Range:$51,907.78 - $65,675.04
Hours of Work: 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
Contract Start Date:27/04/2026
Contract End Date: 12/06/2026

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 a full time, fixed term contract position at our Gilles Plains campus. This role is 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.

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. Please note that we may start the shortlisting process before the closing date, so do not delay with your application.

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

Pinnacle College (see more jobs from this school)

Elizabeth East, Gilles Plains, Golden Grove, SA

http://www.pinnacle.sa.edu.au/
Principal:
Mahmut Karaduman

Affiliation: Nondenominational Independent
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

1000 Students
72 Teaching Staff
63 Non-Teaching Staff

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.
Pinnacle College seeks applications from suitably qualified teachers who have an interest in teaching students from diverse cultural backgrounds, and who are passionate about their discipline.