Casual Learning Support Officer

St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School, Coonabarabran 

Casual Opportunity (multiple positions) 

Role Commencing ASAP 

Hourly rate ranging from $42.86 - $56.05 (depending on experience)  

St Lawrence's has an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Officer to join our casual pool in 2025. This role will be a casual opportunity where the hours will vary based on students’ needs.

About the Role

The Learning Support Officer will support the classroom teacher in delivering high-quality instruction to students in a Catholic School setting. The role will involve:

• Providing in-class support for teachers and their students with learning needs

• Supporting and supervising students with additional learning needs in and out of the classroom environment

• Facilitating the remedial reading program (MacqLit)

• Assisting with data collection and maintenance for legislative compliance (NCCD)

• Administrative tasks in support of NCCD and disability provisions

• Input into the planning and implementation of Personal Learning Plans

• Collaborating with classroom teachers to ensure the inclusion of all students in all learning experiences

• Applying appropriate behaviour management strategies that contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive learning environment

For further information please click here to view the role description 

About You

We are looking for someone who is able to address the following selection criteria:

• The desire to engage with and contribute to a Catholic learning organisation

• Experience as a Learning Support Officer, School Support Officer, Teacher’s Aide or equivalent

• A capacity to work collegially and collaborate within a diverse team

• Sound communication and organisational skills, punctuality and adaptability

• Sound personal skills that include patience, understanding and perseverance

• Characteristics that provide a positive role model to students 

• Hold a Certificate III in School Based Education Support or Cert III in Child Services OR Early Childhood Education and Care. Applicant can also be working towards a tertiary degree in education (completed, completing or enrolled)

About Our Offer

• Support the teaching staff in a reputable school

• Access to Fitness Passport (eligible recipients) 

• Be a part of the wider Catholic Education system which will support your career aspirations and give you the tools to flourish

• Perfect opportunity for some who is aspiring to join the education system

About Us

Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,600 students and 1,700 staff, Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is encompassed by the Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River, Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises of Three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central west and orana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you.

Click here to find out more about St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School, Coonabarabran 

How to Apply

If you’re looking to make the next step in your education career, we would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” to be taken to our online application portal where you will be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will require:

• An updated CV/Resume

• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You” section of this advertisement

• Contact details of appropriate referees

• All supporting documentation (transcripts, identification, WWCC etc)

Applicants must be submitted by 11:55pm on 17 September, 2025. 

Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found. We encourage you to apply right away!

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.

Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting the school on (02) 6842 1732.

CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.