Learning Support Partner - 2027

About the role

The Learning Support Partner (LSP) role involves working as part of a team with our Learning Diversity Leaders, other LSPs, and alongside classroom teachers to provide support for students with additional and diverse needs. The successful applicant will support student learning under the direction of teachers, working with individual and small groups of students to assist them with their educational programs and personalised learning goals.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care, alongside all staff in our school
• Building positive relationships with children and assisting in creating learning environments where all are valued, engaged, and challenged
• Working collaboratively to support the implementation of personalised learning strategies and programs as identified in students’ Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs)
• Facilitating small group tasks/intervention groups, with support from teaching and/or allied health staff
• Supporting the provision of a learning environment that supports students’ sensory, regulation, processing and language needs
• Engaging in ongoing professional learning and committing to ongoing improvement
• Working collaboratively with a variety of teachers, allied health staff and learning support staff
• Recording adjustments and program notes in line with NCCD evidentiary requirements
• Demonstrating an understanding of child safety and the appropriate obligations and behaviours when engaging with students
• Supporting with school and extracurricular events, as appropriate to the role
• Supporting the Catholic ethos of the school

Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children
• Passion and enthusiasm for working with children with diverse needs
• Experience supporting primary students and possessing the skills and abilities necessary to engage and empower students with diverse needs in educational experiences
• Commitment to work in Catholic education in Victoria
• Current Working with Children Check
• National Police Record Check

Qualifications

• Completed Certificate IV in Education Support, or
• Completed one year of an undergraduate primary teaching course

Skills

• Effective communication and organisational skills
• Self‑motivated
• Ability to be flexible, proactive, and resourceful to ensure optimal student support
• Support and embrace a positive, collegial, team‑based approach to student learning

Benefits

Salary, benefits and conditions of employment are implemented according to the Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement, 2022.