<p><i>We are looking for a Learning Support Officer who can add to the positive culture of our school and support our students. The position has an FTE of 0.8 spread over five days a week or negotiated with the suitable candidate.</i></p><p> </p><p><strong>Year Level/Subject: Primary</strong></p><p>Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School is a warm and friendly community. We have a diverse group of students and a young and vibrant staff who are passionate and enthusiastic about teaching and learning. We believe everyone is a learner with the potential to reach great heights. We want to give all our students the ability to access the curriculum, which our Learning Support Officer (LSO) team supports us with tremendously. We want someone who has the same positive approach to learning as we do, and who can add to our culture with their own personality and skills. They need to be able to demonstrate a high level of flexibility and adaptability to adjust to the changing needs of students and classes.</p><p>Galilee is situated close to the city in South Melbourne and has a current enrolment of 353 students.</p><p>As a Child Safe School, Galilee is committed to the safety and welfare of all students and complies with all aspects and legal obligations related to the standards. As such, the child Safety Code of Conduct will need to be signed on employment.</p><p>Hours of work: 8.30-3pm</p><p>Applications are due by 9am on Monday 16th December, however we may employ earlier, if a suitable candidate applies.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The successful applicant will be required to:</strong></p><ul><li>liaise with the classroom teacher, the Learning Diversity Leader and other Learning Support Staff </li><li>attend designated staff meetings, Program Support Group meetings, professional development and other relevant duties requested by the Principal</li><li>work within and contribute to a collaborative education environment</li><li>assist student learning through intervention</li><li>support the learning of students with additional needs in the classroom, attending to adjustments in Personalised Learning Plans</li><li>use spreadsheets to track sessions with students for formal NCCD requirements</li><li>have a knowledge of types of disabilities such as ASD and ADHD, and appropriate strategies to develop personal, social and independent learning skills</li><li>assist with yard duties and various administrative tasks as required</li><li>comply with the school’s Child Safety Policy, Code of Conduct and procedures relating to Child Safety.</li></ul><p>This position is for the 2025 school year.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Special Requirements</strong></p><p>Applicants should have obtained or be willing to undertake, Certificate III (or higher qualification) in Education Support and must hold a current Working With Children&#39;s Check.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Applications</strong></p><p>All applications should be sent to Mr Simon Millar, Principal, at principal&#64;gsm.vic.edu.au</p><p>All applicants should provide a written application outlining relevant experience, skills and/or knowledge, a current resume with two referees who can be contacted by phone prior to the interview (current employer is preferable).</p><p>Applications are due by 9am on Monday 16th December however we may employ earlier if a suitable candidate is found.</p><p> </p>