Learning Support Officer

Key Responsibilities:

• Support secondary school deaf and/or deafblind students with organisation, emotional or orientation and mobility difficulties in collaboration with their teachers and as identified in their behaviour or support plans. 
• Support student participation in extra-curricular activities and events
• Assist in the preparation of materials, student resources and maintenance of assistive listening devices.
• Work as part of a team, always maintaining confidentiality of private or sensitive information.
• Following procedures and practices as identified in St Mary’s Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) framework. 

Additional duties:
Fulfil other duties as directed by the Principal or Deputy Principal.

Selection Criteria

Applicants will be required to demonstrate the appropriate professional standards as follows:

1. Ability to perform the role of an Educational Support (Learning Support) in accordance with the statement of responsibilities.  
2. An understanding of and/or experience in supporting students with disabilities.
3. An understanding of and/or experience in supporting deaf and hard of hearing students desirable.
4. Willingness to be flexible and an ability to work as a member of a team
5. Ability to present a positive, calm and welcoming persona and remain professional by maintaining high levels of confidentiality
6. A demonstrated understanding of child safety and of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children. 

Child Safety
The successful applicant will:
• Be familiar with and comply with the school's child-safe policy and code of conduct, and any other policies or procedures relating to child safety
• Assist in the provision of a child-safe environment for students

• Who May Apply
  Holders of a Certificate in either Education Support, Auslan, Disability Support, or similar; (those currently working towards completing study in this area encouraged to apply)
• People suitable to engage in child-connected work.

Applicants must hold or be willing to acquire a Working with Children Check card and must be willing to undergo a National Police Record Check. 

Classification: Education Support Range 2 Category B (CEMEA 2022)
As a PBI, packaging is available to staff up to $15,900 of salary per annum which reduces tax and significantly increase take-home pay.

Interviews may be made prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.