<p><strong>Education Support Officer required</strong></p> <p><strong>St Thomas the Apostle Primary School – Cranbourne East</strong></p> <p>Are you passionate about helping students develop confidence in literacy and numeracy? Do you thrive in a collaborative, faith-filled school environment?</p> <p>St Thomas the Apostle Primary School is seeking a <strong>dedicated Education Support Officer</strong> to deliver small group instruction as well as classroom support, nurturing students’ personal, social, and academic growth within our Catholic community.</p> <p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p> <ul> <li>5 days a week during school terms</li> <li>Deliver targeted literacy and numeracy support in small groups.</li> <li>Work with teachers to implement effective learning strategies.</li> <li>Provide individualised support to boost student confidence and engagement.</li> <li>Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and faith-filled learning environment</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Committed to supporting student learning and development.</li> <li>Willing to uphold and contribute to the Catholic ethos of our school.</li> <li>Strong communication and teamwork skills.</li> <li>Experience in education or working with children (desirable).</li> <li>Patient, adaptable, and student-focused.</li> <li>Current Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) or willingness to obtain one.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Be part of a welcoming, Catholic school community.</strong></li> <li>Make a real impact on student success.</li> <li>Professional development opportunities.</li> <li><strong>Enjoy job stability with paid non-term holidays.</strong></li> </ul> <p>Applications are invited from suitably experienced persons for the positions of:<br><br><strong>Education Support Officer - Classroom</strong><br> to commence from <strong>27th January 2026 (negotiable)</strong>. This is an ongoing position as an Education Support Officer position under the DOSCEL 2022 agreement.&nbsp;</p> <p>The successful applicant will have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children.</p> <p>The successful applicant will possess the skills and abilities necessary to provide outstanding support to students.</p> <p>The successful candidate will be appropriately qualified (or look to be studying in an education or education support field), and be able to provide care and support for students and families&nbsp;whilst supporting and respecting the ethos of the school and its environment.</p> <p><strong>How to apply: </strong>Apply through SEEK.&nbsp;</p> <p>Suitable applicants will be contacted via Seek to complete application form and supply requested documentation</p> <p><i><strong>The interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We encourage applications for the vacancy to be submitted as soon as possible.</strong></i></p> <p>Applications close: &nbsp;Friday 16th January, 2026</p> <p><i><strong>This school community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.</strong></i></p> <p><i><strong>The school acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, on whose land the school is built.</strong></i></p> <p><br> &nbsp;</p>