Learning Support Officer

Santa Sabina College is one of Australia’s leading P-12 Independent Catholic schools, employing more than 200 staff in academic and professional roles across our Strathfield and Southern Highlands campuses. The College has a reputation as a leader in holistic education with academic excellence at its core. We deliver a broad education, one that values discerning scholarship, the pursuit of excellence and one that educates the heart.

We offer co-education on our P-4 Del Monte Campus and girls only on our  5-12 Santa Sabina Campus. Our outdoor education campus, Tallong, is located on 97 hectares in the Southern Highlands. Our Early Education Centre (Mary Bailey House) and Out of School Hours (OOSH) services are located in the grounds of the Primary (Del Monte) Campus. 

Position: Permanent. 5 days per week. Term Time only

Work days and hours:  Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

Commencement Date: Immediately or by negotiation

The successful candidate will:

• support the Catholic Dominican Mission of the College and promote the prayer life of the College
• demonstrate an understanding of the curriculum requirements in regards to adjustments and modifications for NESA courses
• be a collaborative practitioner who can work with a range of teams
• work collaboratively with staff and families to support students with specific learning needs
• attend collaborative planning and feedback meetings with staff and families
• implement programs and strategies to support students and teachers
• implement specific strategies devised from a student’s Individual Learning Plan (ILP) / Personalised Learning Plan (PLP)
• assist identified students with their needs during allocated times in the classroom and playground
• collect feedback from classroom teachers about student progress
• source and develop appropriate resources to enhance access to the curriculum
• liaise with relevant teaching and Inclusive Education/Diverse Learning staff to discuss daily plans/student support needs
• support student engagement in learning as directed
• assist with the supervision of students in the classroom
• assist identified students with their needs during allocated times in the classroom and playground
• demonstrate duty of care to students in relation to their physical and mental wellbeing
• support identified students at key points of transition to attend and participate in all activities at the College

Please visit the College website for further application details:

https://www.ssc.nsw.edu.au/about-santa-sabina/employment-vacancies/

Applications must contain a cover letter addressed to the College Principal, Ms Paulina Skerman. For further information, please contact Ann McGovern, Deputy Principal – Staff on (02) 9745 7025.

Applications close: Friday 5 September 2025 at 4:00pm The College reserves the right to appoint the position before this date.

The College is committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. The successful applicant will be required to have a current Working with Children Check Clearance and be committed to our Child Safeguarding Policy.