Learning Support Officer (Casual Position)

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.

The successful applicant will:

• Support the Catholic identity and mission of Sacred Heart through respectful participation in prayer, liturgy, and school life when in attendance
• Assist students with diverse learning needs, including those with disabilities, learning difficulties, or EAL backgrounds
• Provide respectful and discreet assistance with personal care where required
• Support the implementation of Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs), and classroom adjustments as directed
• Assist with supervision during breaks, transitions, excursions, and school activities
• Work flexibly across classrooms and year levels based on daily staffing needs
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with teachers and school staff
• Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, and a commitment to student safety and wellbeing

Key Selection Criteria

• Demonstrates a commitment to the Catholic ethos and mission of Sacred Heart and models Gospel values
• Supports students with diverse learning, behavioural, and personal care needs with compassion and professionalism
• Follows direction to assist with ILPs, BSPs, and classroom adjustments
• Builds positive relationships with students to support engagement and wellbeing
• Works flexibly and collaboratively across different settings, maintaining clear and professional communication
• Upholds Child Safe Standards, DOBCEL policies, and school expectations for safety and conduct

Special Requirements

• Working with Children Check (Employee) & National Police Check
• Current First Aid, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, and Mandatory Reporting training (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience supporting students with diverse learning profiles (desirable)
• Commitment to the Child Safe Standards, Catholic ethos, and DOBCEL policies