• Support Students with disabilities assist teachers in the classroom
• Balwyn Location, 5 days per week, School Terms only
• Suitable for those looking for school hours 
• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits, Paid School Holidays

St Paul’s College is a Catholic Special Education school that sits within Villa Maria Catholic Homes (VMCH). St Paul’s College community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. St Paul’s College is committed to provide a child safe learning environment.

St Paul’s College is committed to child safety. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening, and adhere to the School's Child Safe Policies and Staff Code of Conduct according to Ministerial Order No. 870

VMCH is committed to working in partnership with people of all ages and abilities to help them achieve their individual goals and dreams and to remain connected to their communities and enjoy their independence.

About the role: 

We are seeking a Learning Support Officer to provide support to a positive learning environment for students, supporting their learning and wellbeing needs to reach their full potential within St Paul's College.

Specifically, your key responsibilities will include:

• Work collaboratively with teachers, assistants, or allied health staff to implement individual and group programs to support learning and wellbeing Students outcomes
• Support all programs and school activities including school wide Positive Behaviour Supports and Interventions, excursions, and school community events
• Work effectively with parents, always displaying professional Behaviour with an understanding of the issues affecting parents of a child with a disability
• Actively participate in all college activities including lunch, recess, staff room duty and special events
• Attend to the varying personal and physical needs of students including toileting and meal assistance

 Qualifications:

• Minimum Certificate 3 in Disability Services or Education Support or equivalent relevant qualifications or experience
• Current Level Two First Aid qualifications.
• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Screening Clearance

 Desirable:

• Some experience working with children with disabilities

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.  APPLY NOW

Why VMCH?

Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:

• A collaborative and energetic team environment
• Excellent salary packaging benefits
• A competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development
• A positive and supportive workplace culture 
• Employee Assistance Program

About us

Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, love, joy, hospitality, and courage aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.

 If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Police Check, Working with Children’s Check, First Aid and CPR and agree to comply with Child Safety standards.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.