School Officer - Assisting Student Learning (Asl)

Job Description

Position : School Officer - Assisting Student Learning (ASL) Commencing Date : Term 1, 2025 Tenure : Fixed Term, Term Time Hours : 27.5 hours per week Salary Range : $31.58 - $32.26 per hour pending experience Closing Date : Monday, 10 February 2025 unless filled prior St Catherine's Catholic College, The Whitsundays is a Prep to Year 12 co-educational college, established by the Sisters of Mercy in 1925. The college has vibrant, modern and innovative facilities that create inspired learning spaces for students both within the classroom and outside, allowing teachers to use the right strategies at the right time for their classes. Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission. About the role St Catherine's Catholic College, The Whitsundays is seeking a dedicated and experienced School Officer - Assisting Student Learning (ASL) to commence Term 1, 2025 completing 27.5 hours per week. Job share arrangements will be considered. This is a fixed term, term time position until 5 December 2025. The School Officer – Assisting Student Learning (ASL) works under the direction and supervision of a teacher to provide learning and classroom support to all students including students who have identified additional needs to access and participate in schooling. Typical Duties Providing support to individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to participate in learning and school activities. Assisting students (either individually or in groups) with specific learning needs including scribing, reading, which may include providing feedback and observations to the classroom teacher(s). Assisting in the support of student engagement by reinforcing appropriate student behaviour. Providing practical assistance to students in using classroom technology. Performing administrative tasks of record maintenance, producing resources (e.g. printing, laminating, etc.) and other classroom administrative support. Assisting in the maintenance of a clean and tidy classroom environment including storage facilities and assisting in setting up appropriate classroom/learning space. Providing routine support to students in relation to their physical needs (e.g. mobility support) and personal care (e.g. toileting, feeding). Mandatory Criteria Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government. Current Drivers Licence. Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville. Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner. Desirable Criteria No formal qualification is required; however, a Cert III in School Based Education Support or equivalent is an advantage. For more information, please refer to the Position Description. Some employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process. Depending on the nature of the position, it may be necessary for successful applicants to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission. What we offer Competitive Hourly Rate. Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading. Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary. Modern facilities, equipment and resources. Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service. 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave. Deferred Salary Scheme. Access to corporate health schemes. Induction processes and professional learning programs. Access to Employee Assistance Program. Well-being programs and initiatives. How to apply Complete the application form including contact details (phone and email) of at least two professional referees. Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description. Upload a current resume. Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential. Applications close 3.00pm Monday, 10 February 2025 unless filled prior. View other vacancies here. Apply Now. #J-18808-Ljbffr