New School Learning Support Officer - 2027 start
Core
Provide 1:1 or small group support and intervention to students with additional needs to help them access the curriculum and achieve academic success.
Role type
Education support officer (learning support)
Builds
Structured literacy and numeracy intervention programs, Individual Education Plans, and student support strategies
Domain
Education / Special Needs Support
Required skills
Structured literacy intervention, Structured numeracy intervention, Behaviour and self-regulation support, Organisation and self-management support, Task prioritisation, Interpersonal communication
Preferred skills
Professional development in special education, Collaborative teamwork, Flexibility across school activities
Technologies
Steplab, Individual Education Plans (IEP)
Responsibilities
Deliver structured and scripted small-group literacy and numeracy intervention programs, Support students to actively participate in all school activities including camps and excursions, Participate in Student Support Group and Disability Inclusion Profile meetings, Provide physical assistance including toileting assistance to students if required, Assist with communication between students, teachers and parents/carers, Undertake Professional Development relevant to the role and the needs of students