Learning Support Officer

CEDB Recruitment • Portland, OR

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About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a School Support Officer to join the supportive team at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Portland, NSW. The role will be a part time position where the hours may slightly vary based on student's needs. The School Support Officer will support the classroom teacher in delivering high-quality instruction to students in a Catholic School setting. The role will involve:
Providing in-class support for teachers and their students with learning needs
Supporting and supervising students with additional learning needs in and out of the classroom environment
Facilitating the remedial reading program (MacqLit)
Assisting with data collection and maintenance for legislative compliance (NCCD)
Administrative tasks in support of NCCD and disability provisions
Input into the planning and implementation of Personal Learning Plans
Collaborating with classroom teachers to ensure the inclusion of all students in all learning experiences
Applying appropriate behaviour management strategies that contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive learning environment
A copy of the position description can be found here.

Requirements

• The desire to engage with and contribute to a Catholic learning organisation
• Experience and effectiveness as a Learning Support Officer, School Support Officer, Teacher’s Aide or equivalent
• A capacity to work collegially and collaborate within a diverse team.
• sound communication and organisational skills, punctuality and adaptability.
• Sound personal skills that include patience, understanding and perseverance characteristics that provide a positive role model to students at the College both in their professional and personal life.
• Hold Certificate III in School Based Education Support or above, or be working towards a tertiary degree in education (completed, completing or enrolled)
• Cert III in childs services OR early childhood education and care

Responsibilities

• Providing in-class support for teachers and their students with learning needs
• Supporting and supervising students with additional learning needs in and out of the classroom environment
• Facilitating the remedial reading program (MacqLit)
• Assisting with data collection and maintenance for legislative compliance (NCCD)
• Administrative tasks in support of NCCD and disability provisions
• Input into the planning and implementation of Personal Learning Plans
• Collaborating with classroom teachers to ensure the inclusion of all students in all learning experiences
• Applying appropriate behaviour management strategies that contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive learning environment

Benefits

• Support the teaching staff in a reputable school
• Enjoy a work-life balance in a permanent role with school holidays off
• Be a part of the wider Catholic Education system which will support your career aspirations and give you the tools to flourish
• Perfect opportunity for some who is aspiring to join the education system

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed