Learning Support Officer

Learning Support Officer

Holy Eucharist School

Principal: Mr Michael Bonnici

Enquiries: principal@hestalbanssth.catholic.edu.au

Co-Principal:

Applications Close: 22/05/2026

Position: Education Support Employee

Type: Fixed Term

Hours per Week: Part-time

04. Child-Safety-Code-of-Conduct-V4. 2024.pdf 03. PROTECT-Procedure-Responding-to-all-forms-of-child-abuse-V1.0-2023.pdf 02. Holy Eucharist School - Role Description LSO.pdf 01. Holy Eucharist School - Application for Employment - LSO .docx

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Role Description/Criteria

Holy Eucharist School is currently seeking a Learning Support Officer (LSO). The successful applicant will be required to work 5 days a week for 4 hours per day. This is a fixed term contract until the end of the year. This specific role will be assisting the classroom teacher and supporting the learning needs of our students.

The staff at Holy Eucharist School work hard to ensure the success and growth in learning of all its students. We require an organised, enthusiastic and positive person to fulfil this role. The successful applicant will be expected to work collaboratively with the Learning Diversity Leader, classroom teachers, Intervention staff and with other LSOs.

The Learning Support Officer (LSO) is appointed by the Principal and works under the supervision of the Learning Diversity Leader and the Classroom Teacher. In this role, the LSO assists students with special needs to integrate into a mainstream setting and to access the mainstream curriculum at their point of need. Previous experience is desirable but not essential.

The LSO may work with students with disabilities, impairments or learning difficulties across all areas and all levels. We expect that the applicant appointed will implement Holy Eucharist School’s philosophy through modelling and supporting the goals of the school and to proactively participate in their own ongoing development and learning.

Selection Criteria:

1. Be faith-filled with a strong commitment to the Catholic Ethos of the school and to the spiritual, emotional, social and educational wellbeing of all students
2. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the capacity to continue to build strong relationships with students, staff and parents
3. Supportive behaviour management practices.

Special Requirements:

• A current Working with Children Check and National Police Record History Check and is considered to be a suitable person to engage in child-connected work
• Certificate III or IV qualification in Educational Support or equivalent (preferred)
• Committed to child safety and the Child Safety Standards (Ministerial Order 1359)
• Only applications which include the attached application form will be considered
• At least three referees including current principal (if applicable).

Attached:

• Holy Eucharist School - Application for Employment Form – Learning Support Officer (LSO)
• Holy Eucharist School – LSO Role Description
• Holy Eucharist School - PROTECT: Identifying and Responding to Abuse – Reporting obligations
• Holy Eucharist School - Child Safety Code of Conduct

Application Procedure

Please submit you application through the “Apply for Job” tab and include the following:

• Application for Employment Form (please see attached)
• A cover letter
• A current CV/Resume
• The names of 3 referees

Details:

Address: 20 Chedgey Drive
St Albans

Phone: 8312 0900

Website: https://www.hestalbanssth.catholic.edu.au