<p>St. Jude&#39;s is a well respected school community with a strong focus on student wellbeing. Please review our website to get to know our school before applying. Applicants are welcome to contact the school to discuss the position and take a tour.</p><p>We are seeking a Full time, Fixed Term, Learning Support Officer (9:00am - 3:20pm) for the remainder of 2023.  Part time requests will be considered, including a 2pm finish, please be clear in your cover letter regarding your availability.</p><p>The successful candidate needs to be a welcoming, friendly and highly motivated person who is willing to show initiative and work collaboratively within a team. They need to be flexible, being able to work with a variety of students and their teachers. They also need to have a passion for working with children with diverse needs, having a belief that all children can learn and succeed.</p><p>Applicants are encouraged to outline in their application how they will successfully undertake the LSO role with the following responsibilities in mind: </p><p>• Assist the teacher to implement strategies that have been decided upon at Program Support Meetings (PSGs) and/or Personal Learning Plans (PLPs) and develop excellent rapport with students, teachers, parents and visiting consultants.</p><p>• Be committed to the values and ethos of the Catholic education system.</p><p>• Work effectively as part of a team providing mutual support, sharing observations, expertise and an understanding of any intervention programs which may be operating to support the specific needs of students.</p><p>• Actively participate in activities, assisting, intervening and encouraging students, individually or in groups.</p><p>• Be aware of the class teacher’s expectations of the children in the class and the teaching method and strategies outlined in relevant school policies.</p><p>• Assist in implementing Personalised Learning Plan (PLP) goals and associated adjustments for each designated student as directed by the classroom teacher – including collecting evidence of learning.</p><p>• Demonstrate a commitment to Child Safety Practices as outlined in the CECV Commitment Statement and the school&#39;s Child Safety Code of Conduct.</p><p>• Work under the direction of teaching staff and the Learning Diversity Leader.</p><p>• Keep appropriate records as required.</p><p>• Support individuals and groups of students using a variety of intervention programs.</p><p>• Be committed to continuous professional learning.</p><p>St Jude&#39;s is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and as such, all applicants are asked to provide evidence of their current Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check.</p><p> </p>