Role Description/Criteria

OLA is a high performing Catholic school where a positive, welcoming culture meets academic excellence. Every student is known, valued and supported to achieve their personal best. We have a strong sense of community, with teachers who deeply understand their students as individuals and use this knowledge to engage and support them to thrive. We are committed to high standards in Literacy and Numeracy, with a strong focus on student wellbeing, building positive relationships and empowering children to problem solve, think critically and develop a lifelong growth mindset.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the part time fixed term position of Learning Support Officer to commence on 27 January 2027, concluding on 26 January 2028. This is a position under the Victorian Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022.

The successful applicant will have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and to the safety and wellbeing of children. They will possess the skills and abilities necessary to provide students with a rich and rewarding educational experience and will embrace a collegial, team based approach to learning and teaching.

The Learning Support Officer is responsible for working in partnership with the Learning Diversity Leader, classroom teachers and colleagues in supporting students within the classroom, specialist subject areas, in the playground if required and offsite when necessary.

Selection Criteria

- A commitment to the Catholic ethos and the importance of Religious Education
- Knowledge of and commitment to the Victorian Child Safe Standards
- A warm and positive rapport with students,



colleagues, families and parishioners
- The ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to a professional learning team
- A commitment to professional growth, reflection and continuous improvement
- A passion for working with children and children with targeted support
- Robust Literacy and Numeracy skills.

How to apply

Please include a letter of application that addresses the above selection criteria (maximum of two pages), the Application for Employment Form which includes the names and mobile numbers of three referees. Please submit applications via the 'Apply for Job' button. Applicants are encouraged to apply before the closing date as interviews will take place throughout this application period.

Applications close: 4:00pm, Thursday 12 November 2026

All students attending Our Lady of the Assumption Primary School have the right to feel protected and be safe. The highest possible standard of care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people is a fundamental responsibility of all within our school community.

Application Procedure

Applications are to include a letter of application that addresses the above selection criteria, Application for Employment Form which includes the names and mobile numbers of three referees.

Details:

Address: 9 Centre Dandenong Road
Cheltenham

Phone: 9584 9488

Website: https://www.olacheltenham.catholic.edu.au

Principal: Mr Richard Jacques

Enquiries: [email protected]

Co-Principal:

Applications Close: 12/11/2026

Position: Education Support Employee

Type: Fixed Term

Hours per Week: Part-time

OLA Application for LSO.doc

📌 2027 Learning Support Officer (Cheltenham)
🏢 Our Lady of the Assumption School
📍 Cheltenham