Learning Support Officer

• Support Students with disabilities assist teachers in the classroom
• Balwyn Location, 5 days per week, School Terms only
• Suitable for those looking for school hours
• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits, Paid School Holidays

St Paul’s College is a Catholic Special Education school that sits within Villa Maria Catholic Homes (VMCH). St Paul’s College community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. St Paul’s College is committed to provide a child safe learning environment.

St Paul’s College is committed to child safety. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening, and adhere to the School's Child Safe Policies and Staff Code of Conduct according to Ministerial Order No. 870.

VMCH is committed to working in partnership with people of all ages and abilities to help them achieve their individual goals and dreams and to remain connected to their communities and enjoy their independence.

We are seeking a Learning Support Officer to provide support to a positive learning environment for students, supporting their learning and wellbeing needs to reach their full potential within St Paul's College.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, assistants, or allied health staff to implement individual and group programs to support learning and wellbeing Students outcomes
• Support all programs and school activities including school wide Positive Behaviour Supports and Interventions, excursions, and school community events
• Work effectively with parents, always displaying professional Behaviour with an understanding of the issues affecting parents of a child with a disability
• Actively participate in all college activities including lunch, recess, staff room duty and special events
• Attend to the varying personal and physical needs of students including toileting and meal assistance

• Minimum Certificate 3 in Disability Services or Education Support or equivalent relevant qualifications or experience
• Current Level Two First Aid qualifications.
• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Screening Clearance

• Some experience working with children with disabilities

• A collaborative and energetic team environment
• Excellent salary packaging benefits
• A competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development
• A positive and supportive workplace culture
• Employee Assistance Program

Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, love, joy, hospitality, and courage aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.