Learning Support Officer

Key Responsibilities:

• Support secondary school deaf and hard of hearing students with additional needs with organisation, emotional or medical difficulties in collaboration with their teachers and as identified in their behaviour or medical 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 con…