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<p>St Margaret Mary’s Primary School is seeking applications from experienced and passionate Learning Support Officers (LSOs) for full-time, fixed-term positions commencing in 2026. (some scope for FTE negotiations for successful applicant). These roles will support primary-aged students funded under the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) program.</p> <p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p> <p>The Learning Support Officer (LSO) supports students who need additional help so they can participate fully in the school’s classes, activities, and events - including excursions and camps..</p> <p>This role is aimed at individuals who bring advanced skills and experience in classroom support, including the ability to:</p> <ul> <li>Deliver and assist with the modification of learning activities under the direction of a teacher.</li> <li>Timely, daily recording on student learning, progress and goals in collaboration with teachers.</li> <li>Support curriculum delivery through targeted intervention, small-group work, and in-class support.</li> </ul> <p>The successful applicants will play a key role in supporting the school’s Vision for Instruction and Vision for Engagement, ensuring that every student experiences equity and excellence in their learning.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Work effectively with students who have physical, cognitive, sensory, and/or social-emotional disabilities or challenges</li> <li>Assist students individually or in small groups in specific learning areas, guided by teachers and the Wellbeing/Learning Diversity team.</li> <li>Contribute to the planning and delivery of learning activities under teacher direction, supporting curriculum implementation and classroom instruction.</li> <li>Support the monitoring and recording of student progress, and communicate effectively with teachers and other staff.</li> <li>Provide basic physical and emotional care for students, including supervision in class, during breaks, excursions, liturgies, and camps</li> <li>Participate in team meetings, parent support group meetings (where directed), and school activities.</li> <li>Support the collection, preparation, and distribution of teaching resources, and complete clerical or classroom-based tasks as required.</li> <li>Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and a capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team or independently when needed.</li> <li>Promote a child-safe environment and uphold the ethos of Catholic Education.<br><br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience</strong></p> <p>Applicants may hold or be working towards:</p> <ul> <li>Certificate IV in Education Support (or equivalent) an advantage.</li> <li>At least two years’ experience supporting learning in the classroom an advantage.</li> <li>Current Working With Children Check (WWCC).&nbsp;</li> <li>Pre-service teachers currently enrolled in an education course are also highly encouraged to apply.<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Applicants should demonstrate the ability to:</p> <ul> <li>Work collaboratively to support teachers in planning, delivery, and assessment.</li> <li>Promote positive behaviour and inclusion.</li> <li>Support students with additional needs effectively.</li> <li>Uphold confidentiality and maintain professional relationships with staff, students, and families.<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><br><strong>Work Schedule:</strong><br> 8:30 am to 3:15 pm, full time or three – five days a week.<br> This position is Fixed term for the 2026 school year.<br> Requirements:<br> Applicants must hold a current Working With Children Check and a National Police Check.<br> For more details about this role, please see the attached description or feel free to get in touch via email: <a href="mailto:principal@smmspotswood.catholic.edu.au?subject=Learning%20Support%20Officer%20%2F%20Educational%20Assistant%20FTE%20Negotiable%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">principal@smmspotswood.catholic.edu.au</a><br> &nbsp;</p>