<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-term, part-time role (0.60 over 5 days) to commence on Monday 29th January 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><br></p> <p></p> <p><b>Key Selection Criteria </b></p> <p>&nbsp;The successful applicant will:</p> <ul> <li>be familiar with and comply with our school'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><br></p> <p><b>Starting Date</b>: Monday 29th January, 2024</p> <p><br></p> <p><b>Application Procedure: </b></p> <p>&nbsp;Applications must include:</p> <ul> <li>completed Application for Employment Form;</li> <li>cover letter detailing the applicants experience;</li> <li>current CV with names and contact phone numbers of three referees</li> </ul> <p>Applications are to be addressed to the Principal, Jayne Bosworth, and emailed to:</p> <p><a href="mailto:jbosworth@sbballan.catholic.edu.au?subject=Learning%20Support%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">jbosworth@sbballan.catholic.edu.au</a></p> <p><b><br></b></p> <p><b>Closing Date for Applications:</b> Friday 8th December, 2023</p> <p>Further information about St Brigid’s Primary School can be found at www.sbballan.catholic.edu.au</p> <p><br></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> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p>