Learning Support Officer (1.0) Fixed Term

St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School

Principal:  Mr Simon Dundon

Enquiries:  principal@stjatarneit.catholic.edu.au

Applications Close: 15/02/2026

Position: Education Support Employee

Type: Fixed Term

Hours per Week: Full-time


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Role Description/Criteria

St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School is located in Tarneit and our vision states:

Through the guidance of God, we at St John the Apostle aspire to create a positive culture, where all members of our community are welcomed, valued and empowered to contribute and succeed.

We are currently seeking a Learning Support Officer who will work with students in a range of settings, including individually, in small groups and within learning centres. 

Our Learning Support Officers work in partnership with teachers and the Learning Diversity Leader, to implement the adjustments outlined for students in their Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs). 

Applicants should be able to demonstrate an ability to:

  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with staff and students
  • Provide support to individuals or small groups of students with learning and/or social-emotional challenges
  • Show initiative and be resourceful solving problems, when required
  • Possess a high level of patience and emotional maturity in order to manage students with significant levels of learning or behavioural challenges
  • Teach Intervention Programs as assigned and record session notes
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the work of Catholic schools and a willingness to actively contribute to a range of school activities
  • Be prepared to assist with toileting and other health needs
  • Refer all parental concerns and requests to the class teacher for decisions

Our community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.

Special Requirements

The successful applicant should have:

  • Certificate III or IV in Education Support or previous primary school experience in this role is a distinct advantage
  • Confidence using ICT
  • Current Police and Working With Children Check

    Child Safety: Be familiar with and comply with the schools child safe policy and code of conduct and any other policies and procedures relating to child safety.

    Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. You must reside, and have the right to work, in Australia – overseas applicants will not be considered for this role.

Application Procedures

  1. Read the school Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct
  2. Email Covering Letter, Curriculum Vitae and contact details of 2 referees to the Principal, Mr Simon Dundon: principal@stjatarneit.catholic.edu.au  

 


Application Procedure


Application Procedures

  • Read the school Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct
  • Email a Covering Letter and Curriculum Vitae which includes contact details of 2 Referees to the Principal, Mr Simon Dundon : principal@stjatarneit.catholic.edu.au  

 


Details:

Address: 54 - 76 Kingbird Avenue
Tarneit

Phone: 8754 4300

Website:  https://www.stjatarneit.catholic.edu.au

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