<p>Our LSOs play a vital role in nurturing students’ learning, wellbeing, and sense of belonging. Working alongside classroom teachers, Learning Community Leaders, and the Learning Diversity Team, LSOs support students with diverse learning needs — ensuring that every child is known, valued, and supported to flourish.</p> <p><strong>The successful applicant will:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Support the Catholic identity and mission of Sacred Heart through respectful participation in prayer, liturgy, and school life when in attendance</li> <li>Assist students with diverse learning needs, including those with disabilities, learning difficulties, or EAL backgrounds</li> <li>Provide respectful and discreet assistance with personal care where required</li> <li>Support the implementation of Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs), and classroom adjustments as directed</li> <li>Assist with supervision during breaks, transitions, excursions, and school activities</li> <li>Work flexibly across classrooms and year levels based on daily staffing needs</li> <li>Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with teachers and school staff</li> <li>Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, and a commitment to student safety and wellbeing</li> </ul> <p><strong>Key Selection Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>Demonstrates a commitment to the Catholic ethos and mission of Sacred Heart and models Gospel values</li> <li>Supports students with diverse learning, behavioural, and personal care needs with compassion and professionalism</li> <li>Follows direction to assist with ILPs, BSPs, and classroom adjustments</li> <li>Builds positive relationships with students to support engagement and wellbeing</li> <li>Works flexibly and collaboratively across different settings, maintaining clear and professional communication</li> <li>Upholds Child Safe Standards, DOBCEL policies, and school expectations for safety and conduct</li> </ul> <p><strong>Special Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Working with Children Check (Employee) &amp; National Police Check</li> <li>Current First Aid, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, and Mandatory Reporting training (or willingness to obtain)</li> <li>Experience supporting students with diverse learning profiles (desirable)</li> <li>Commitment to the Child Safe Standards, Catholic ethos, and DOBCEL policies</li> </ul>