Learning Support Officer

Role Description/CriteriaWe require a passionate person with a deep understanding of the ways and knowing of all students. The successful applicant will:demonstrate a passion for working with children

demonstrate a capacity to work as an LSO supporting teaching staff, working collaboratively with classroom teachers to implement learning tasks to meet the needs of children with a range of learning difficultiesdemonstrate a willingness and capacity to work with students with learning and/or social-emotional challenges, providing support to individuals or small groups being resourceful and using own initiative if requiredpossess a high level of patience and emotional maturity in order to manage students with significant levels of learning or behavioural challengesdemonstrate an understanding of the work of Catholic schools and a willingness to actively contribute to a range of school activitiesbe prepared to assist with toileting and other health needspossess a deep understanding of positive behaviour management strategies and have experience in working with students with high behavioural needsThe successful applicant will be willing to be an integral part of a professional, collaborative team and vibrant school community. This community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.