Learning Support Officer/Teacher's Aid
Employment
Part time, Contract
Subject
Support
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
2 October 2026
Posted 14 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-6
School staff (FTE)
28.2
20.2 teaching · 8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.6:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
274
Language other than English
10%
Girls vs boys
150 girls · 124 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
An opportunity has arisen for a Learning Support Officer at Sacred Heart Parish School, Sandringham. This position is a 0.61 FTE (4 days = 23hrs per week Tuesday - Friday 8:45am - 3:00pm) to commence Week 1 Term 1, 2027. The role is fixed-term until the end of the 2027 school year. Times and days can potentially be negotiated.
The role of a Learning Support Officer is to ensure all students are provided with assistance to achieve competency within the normal range of student outcomes or in accordance with their individual learning plans.
To be successful in this position you will have the following:
Be able to provide 1:1 support to a student if required.
Be able to provide physical support and medical needs to a student if required e.g toileting and physical needs.
To work as part of a team.
The ability to work closely with staff, students, and parents.
Sound Literacy and Numeracy skills.
Take detailed notes of students you work with for NCCD evidence.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to liaise and communicate effectively with people at all levels.
Keep privileged information confidential.
Be able to obtain a Police clearance and Working with Children Check
Applications and CV's to be emailed to the Principal, Cathy Ferrari by 3pm on Friday 2nd October 2026.
principal@shsandringham.catholic.edu.au.
- Please note, we may employ prior to this if a suitable candidate applies.