<p>The successful candidate needs to be a welcoming, friendly, highly motivated person who is willing to show initiative and work collaboratively within a team. They need to be flexible being able to work with a variety of students and their teachers. They also need to have a passion for working with children with diverse needs, having a belief that all children can learn and succeed.</p> <p>Special Requirements&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>It is expected that the successful applicant will need to be:</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>&nbsp; &nbsp; Committed to the values and ethos of the Catholic education system</li> <li>&nbsp; &nbsp; Must have a current Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check</li> <li>&nbsp; &nbsp; Highly motivated, committed, positive, friendly and enthusiastic</li> <li>&nbsp; &nbsp; Experience working with students with a diverse range of needs</li> <li>&nbsp; &nbsp; Display effective communication and organisational skills and the ability to be flexible, proactive and resourceful</li> <li>&nbsp; &nbsp; Use initiative within the class environment to ensure optimal student support</li> <li>&nbsp; &nbsp; Able to work as part of teams of various sizes</li> <li>&nbsp; &nbsp; Self-motivated and able to work independently if necessary</li> <li>&nbsp; &nbsp; Have the capacity to cater effectively for a diverse range of learning needs</li> <li>&nbsp; &nbsp; Able to build positive relationships with children and assist in creating learning environments where all are valued and challenged</li> <li>&nbsp; &nbsp; Demonstrate an understanding of child safety and the appropriate obligations and behaviours when engaging with students.</li> <li>A Certificate III qualification in Educational Support or equivalent</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Applications to be made via email - <a href="mailto:ssmakman@sdmelton.catholic.edu.au?subject=Learning%20Support%20Officer%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">ssmakman@sdmelton.catholic.edu.au</a></p> <p>This school community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.</p>