Learning Support Officer

Learning Support Officer - Cathedral Primary School, Bathurst Type Part-Time About this job MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE Learning Support Officer | Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Bathurst 12-Month Contract | Part-time (25 hours per fortnight) Competitive hourly rate & access to employee benefits Access to Fitness Passport & Salary Packaging About the Role Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Bathurst is seeking a passionate Learning Support Officer to join the team. As a Learning Support Officer, you will be responsible for supporting classroom teachers by delivering targeted, high-quality assistance in reading, writing, and mathematics. Your focus will be working 1:1 or in small groups with students who need extra support, helping to build their confidence, skills, and independence. Key responsibilities: Promote and embody the Vision and Mission of Catholic education in the Diocese. Support students’ spiritual growth and foster a respectful, inclusive school culture. Assist students develop their literacy, numeracy, social and integration skills. Develop programs for use in the learning support centre. Perform clerical duties as required in the Inclusive Education area. Work with students on a 1:1 or group basis to meet the individual needs of the student. Work with teachers in order to meet the specific needs of individual students. We are looking for someone who can address the following criteria: Holds a Certificate III in Education Support or equivalent (desired). A valid Working with Children Check. Possess well developed verbal and written communication skills. Able to engage positively with students in a school and classroom setting. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Possess sound computer skills. Positive attitude and effectiveness working in a team environment. A willingness to support the Catholic tradition and ethos in the workplace. Why Work with Us? Career growth- access to professional development and mentoring programs to help you thrive Diverse opportunities Work-life balance - enjoy the balance of fulfilling work with lifestyle-friendly benefits Access to Fitness Passport & salary packaging 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 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. Cathedral School is a school community in the Catholic tradition, founded in faith, challenged by gospel values, striving for a standard of excellence in all areas of school life. Situated on-site of the first Catholic Church built in Bathurst, it holds an amazing reputation as an excellent school in the Bathurst region. As the oldest Catholic School west of the mountains, Cathedral Catholic Primary School is proud of our rich learning community created for all students. We strive to work closely with parents to ensure all our students are given every opportunity to achieve their full potential. Applications must be submitted by 11:55pm on 21 November 2025. Further details of this position can be obtained by emailing the Principal Camille Da Silva Tavares or contacting the school on . 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. We encourage you to apply right away. #J-18808-Ljbffr