2026 Learning Support Officer
Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time
Applications Close: 27 October 2025
Sacred Heart is seeking dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Officers to join our inclusive school community in 2026. We have both fixed-term and ongoing part-time positions, with FTE up to 0.79 depending on the successful applicant’s availability and experience. These roles begin January 27, 2026, with the fixed-term position concluding January 26, 2027, and potential for extension.
<p>Our LSOs play a vital role in nurturing students’ learning, wellbeing, and sense of belonging. Working alongside classroom teachers, Learning Community Leaders, and the Learning Diversity Team, LSOs support students with diverse learning needs — ensuring that every child is known, valued, and supported to flourish.</p>
<p><strong>The successful applicant will:</strong></p>
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<li>Support the Catholic identity and mission of Sacred Heart through participation in prayer, liturgy, and faith-filled community life</li>
<li>Assist students with diverse learning needs, including those with disabilities, learning difficulties, or EAL backgrounds</li>
<li>Provide respectful and discreet assistance with personal care where required</li>
<li>Contribute to the implementation of Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs), and NCCD processes</li>
<li>Support supervision during breaks, movement breaks, excursions, and events</li>
<li>Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with teachers, families, and the leadership team</li>
<li>Engage in professional learning to strengthen inclusive education practices</li>
<li>Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, and commitment to student safety and wellbeing</li>
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<p><strong>Key Selection Criteria</strong></p>
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<li>Demonstrates a commitment to the Catholic ethos and mission of Sacred Heart and supports the faith life of the school through prayer, liturgy, and modelling Gospel values.</li>
<li>Supports students with diverse learning, behavioural, and personal care needs with compassion, respect, and professionalism.</li>
<li>Assists in implementing Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs), and NCCD adjustments under the guidance of teachers and leaders.</li>
<li>Builds trusting and positive relationships with students to promote inclusion, engagement, and wellbeing.</li>
<li>Works collaboratively and flexibly within classroom teams, following direction, maintaining confidentiality, and communicating effectively.</li>
<li>Engages in professional learning and adheres to Child Safe Standards, DOBCEL policies, and school expectations for safety, conduct, and wellbeing.</li>
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<p><strong>Special Requirements</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Working with Children Check (Employee) & National Police Check</li>
<li>Current First Aid, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, and Mandatory Reporting training (or willingness to obtain)</li>
<li>Experience supporting students with diverse learning profiles (desirable)</li>
<li>Commitment to the Child Safe Standards, Catholic ethos, and DOBCEL policies</li>
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