<p>St Monica’s, Footscray has an exciting and very rewarding opportunity for all interested applicants for the position of Learning Support Officer (LSO) to start at the commencement the 2023 school year  with the possibility of an extension for 2024.</p><p>Learning Support Officers work closely alongside classroom teachers and take their direction from them. The position is 20 hours a week, days can be negotiated</p><p>St Monica&#39;s is committed to the safety, well-being and protection of all children in our care. </p><p>The successful applicant will: </p><p>• display an understanding of child safe behaviour </p><p>• demonstrate commitment to Catholic education and the Catholic ethos of the school </p><p>• have experience working with students with a variety of needs, including ASD </p><p>• display effective communication and organisational skills </p><p>• use initiative within the learning environment to ensure optimal student support </p><p>• demonstrate the ability to work with all members in our school community </p><p>• be open to receiving and acting on feedback. </p><p>• demonstrate a positive and proactive manner </p><p>Special Requirements </p><p>The successful applicant will have: </p><p>• a strong commitment to the Catholic ethos </p><p>• a certificate in education support, or equivalent (desirable) </p><p>• a current Working With Children&#39;s Check </p><p>• a current National Criminal Record Check. </p><p>• at least two referees including current principal (if applicable) </p><p><br /></p><p> </p>