• 5 days per week, School Terms only
• Paid School Holidays
• Balwyn Location
• Suitable for those looking for school hours 
• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits

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 for an exemplary 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 current Police Check 

 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 rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. 
• A competitive salary, with salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay. 
• A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave. 
• Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.
• Discounted private health insurance and discounted school holiday care support.
• A chance to make a positive difference in the lives of older people and the community. 

 About us

Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, compassion, respect, and inclusion 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, an Australian Criminal History Check, Evidence of Flu and Covid Vaccinations, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. You may also be required to supply an International Police Check. 

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