<p>Responsibility for all students remains with the Class Teacher therefore a Learning Support Officer works under the direct supervision of the classroom Teacher and Leaders.</p><p>Professional expectations of a Learning Support Officer include but are not limited to the following:</p><ul><li>Be an active member of the Learning Support Officer team</li><li>Communicate effectively and display a high level of interpersonal skills so as to function as an effective team member;</li><li>Share experience and learning strategies that support known disabilities and learning needs to provide relevant and positive learning opportunities for all students</li><li>Demonstrate a sense of confidentiality, reliability and sensitivity to students and their families;</li><li>Contribute to the provision of a quality educational service by assisting and supporting teachers with the preparation and enhancement of learning materials and associated activities;</li><li>Show respect, empathy and acceptance for individual differences when dealing with students;</li><li>Encourage students in ways which promote their positive self concept and esteem;</li><li>Provide opportunities for students to develop personal, social and independent living;</li><li>Use language, equipment, materials and strategies suited to the students’ needs;</li><li>Help implement and collect evidence to support personalised learning plans (PLP) and for NCCD submission</li><li>Assist with the modification of general activities to particular needs where necessary;</li><li>Maintain anecdotal records on student achievement, regularly providing feedback to class teachers;</li><li>Implement programs identified by specialists such as speech pathologists;</li><li>Use knowledge of classroom strategies and programs (including classroom behaviour management strategies) for supporting students with special needs;</li><li>Support the first aid and yard duty roster;</li><li>Cover the school office when required answering phones and simple tasks;</li><li>Assist with small group activities as directed by the class teacher;</li><li>Use computers/iPad&#39;s with students when appropriate;</li><li>Contribute to positive staff relations;</li><li>Attend appropriate training throughout the school year e.g. first aid, occasional professional learning for staff</li><li>Attend community events, when possible e.g. sacramental celebrations, school picnics, twilight sports, school Christmas carols.</li></ul><p>Applicants must</p><ul><li>Understand and support the Catholic ethos and vision of the School</li><li>Be familiar and comply with all requirements of Child Safety, policies and legal responsibilities concerning the safety, care and wellbeing of all students.</li></ul><p>Applicants must have:</p><ol><li>Working With Children Check</li><li>Current National Police Check (must be provided by successful applicants prior to commencing employment at St Anthony&#39;s)</li><li>Current First Aid qualifications</li><li><p>Certificate lll and/or Certificate lV in Education Support (or a commitment to completing further study)</p><p> </p></li></ol>