<p><b>Role Description</b></p><p>We are seeking applications for a Learning Support Officer to join our dynamic team. This exciting opportunity offers a fixed term, part-time position to commence as soon as possible for the 2024 school year. The successful applicant will have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of all children. </p><p>The Learning Support Officer will be responsible for:</p><ul><li>assisting in the provision of a child-safe environment for all students;</li><li>demonstrating duty of care to students in relation to their physical and mental wellbeing;</li><li>working collaboratively with the classroom teacher to support, plan, implement, model, monitor and evaluate teaching programs to support the specific needs of students;</li><li>assisting in implementing Personalised Learning Plan (PLP) goals and associated adjustments to support the specific needs of students as directed by the classroom teacher and Learning Diversity Leader – including collecting evidence of learning;</li><li>providing direct support for students through a range of strategies including direct instruction, delivery of adjusted learning programs, assessment and monitoring of progress;</li><li>liasing and meeting regularly with the Learning Diversity Leader;</li><li>assisting the classroom teacher and Learning Diversity Leader in the gathering of evidence and recording of data;</li><li>attending Program Support Group (PSG) meetings as required;</li><li>providing additional support at recess or lunchtime where necessary under the direction of the Learning Diversity Leader and Principal;</li><li>attending Learning Diversity meetings regularly.</li></ul><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Key Selection Criteria </b></p><p> The successful applicant will: </p><ul><li>be familiar with and comply with our school&#39;s child-safe policy and code of conduct, and all other policies or procedures relating to child safety;</li><li>demonstrate a strong commitment to the Catholic ethos and Catholic Identity of our school;</li><li>demonstrate knowledge and skills suited to working in the role of Learning Support Officer (recent experience and/or qualification in this area);</li><li>be able to provide care and support for students whilst supporting and respecting the ethos of our school and its environment;</li><li>demonstrate a strong ability to develop and maintain professional and caring relationships;</li><li>require a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check.</li></ul><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Starting Date:</b> As soon as possible </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Application Procedure:</b></p><p>For a confidential conversation regarding this position, please call 5368 1015.</p><p> Applications must include:<br /></p><p>• completed Application for Employment Form; </p><p>• a cover letter detailing the applicants experience; </p><p>• current CV with names and contact phone numbers of three referees.</p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p>Applications are to be addressed to the Principal, Jayne Bosworth, and emailed to: </p><p><a href="mailto:jbosworth&#64;sbballan.catholic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">jbosworth&#64;sbballan.catholic.edu.au</a></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Closing Date for Applications: </b>Friday 26th April, 2024<br /></p><p>Further information about St Brigid’s Primary School can be found at www.sbballan.catholic.edu.au </p><p><i><br /></i></p><p><i>St Brigid’s Primary School, Ballan is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.</i></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>