<p>Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is a Catholic Independent Girls’ School and is acknowledged as one of the leading schools in Australia. Our academic, cultural, sporting and pastoral programs are all integral to the holistic education of our students.</p><p>We aim to produce young women who are well educated, well-informed and able to thrive in a fast changing world; young women who have a strong personal interest in actively shaping a positive future for their community, be it local, national or global.</p><p><strong>The position</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic Learning Support Officer to work our teachers in assisting students that have a variety of individual learning needs. Support will focus on students in our junior school, Rathfarnham. This role is offered as a full time, fixed term position for the 2024 school year commencing Term 3 2024.</p><p>Responsibilities of the role will include:</p><ul><li>Work in partnership with classroom teachers, Learning Diversity teachers and the Learning Diversity Leader to implement adjustments to learning materials and the environment, as outlined in student Individual Education Plans (IEPs).</li><li>Provide support for a student’s academic learning, behaviour program, physical care, or social progress throughout the entirety of a school day, including class, lunch and recess times.</li><li>Maintain a positive and stimulating learning environment by adopting a variety of styles, practices and approaches to cater for individual learning needs.</li><li>Adopt intervention practices that foster learning and reflect contemporary theory and research concerning student learning and educational pedagogy.</li><li>Other responsibilities as outlined in the position description.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>To be successful in this position, it is essential that you have:</p><ul><li>Certificate III or IV in Education Support</li><li>Relevant tertiary qualifications will be highly regarded</li><li>Experience working as an Integration Aide/Learning Support Officer in a primary school setting</li><li>A collaborative approach with colleagues and proven experience in establishing and fostering relationships with students, staff and parents</li><li>A current Working with Children Check (employee)</li></ul><p><strong>Why work at Loreto Toorak?</strong></p><p>Joining Loreto Toorak means joining a supportive, inclusive and collaborative community. Our commitment to a shared purpose which empowers and motivates students and staff to use their individual gifts with confidence, creativity and generosity is at the heart of our culture. We offer rewarding careers, professional development opportunities, excellent workspaces and facilities and access to wellbeing and gym programs.</p><p>If this sounds like the role for you then don’t hesitate, apply online now by clicking the ‘apply’ button.</p><p>Applications close Thursday 27 June. Applications will be reviewed on submission and interviews may commence prior to closing date, so don&#39;t delay if the role is of interest to you!</p><p><i>Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees and volunteers will be required to comply with the School&#39;s Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. Applicants will be required to undergo police and background checks in accordance with this policy.</i></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>