<p>Year Level/Subject: Primary</p><p>St. Jude’s Primary School is seeking a Learning Support Officer to work 5 days per week 8.45am to 3.15pm each day.</p><p>The successful applicant will need to be friendly, motivated person with a passion for working with children with additional needs. Teamwork is an essential part of this position. The successful applicant will work under the direction of teaching staff and school leaders to assist students access the curriculum while growing in their learning and social emotional development.<br /></p><p>This will require the use of intervention and extension activities in a range of settings including classroom, small groups, individual coaching, specialist classes and play.<br /></p><p>The successful applicant will have strong communication skills and be familiar with the use of supports such as visual timetables, individualised programs, timed breaks, structured play and understand the importance of social/emotional learning.<br /></p><p>Applicants must have a current Working With Children Check, follow the School&#39;s Child Safe Policy abide by the St. Jude’s Child Safe Code of Conduct and be double Vaccinated  for COVID 19.</p><p>Relevant qualifications and experience with students who have differences such as anxiety and/or ASD would be an advantage.</p><p>Special Requirements</p><p>The successful applicant will:</p><p>demonstrate a commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school</p><p>have experience with primary school aged children (aged 5 to 12 years)</p><p>have sound interpersonal and communication skills</p><p>understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality.</p>