Learning Support Officer

A vacancy exists for a qualified and experienced Learning Support Officer to join our large Learning Diversity Faculty which works with students who have diverse needs and require additional support, individually and in group learning situations.  You will join a team of Learning Support Officers across both Epping campuses and Reservoir Campus.

This is a full-time ongoing position commencing immediately.

The College requires a candidate who possesses formal qualifications and has experience in this area of learning.

Duties include:

1. Work as a part of a team ensuring the educational, pastoral and social needs of students with individual learning needs are met, primarily through in-class support of students
2. Work collaboratively with teachers to identify and accommodate the individual needs of students with disabilities, such as providing extra time to complete assignments, using assistive technology, or adapting materials to meet specific learning 
3. Where possible, be familiar with class content in order to support students more effectively
4. Be familiar with the learning profiles of students funded under the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) and adjustments they may require
5. Assist students in the classroom with strategies to help them manage their learning, such as note taking techniques, organisational skills, and time management strategies. Assist students on an individual or group basis in specific learning areas, as directed  
6. Work with students to provide additional support with specific skills or concepts, such as reading comprehension, ma…