School Officer - Assisting Student Learning
- Mount Isa, QLD
- $32.51-33.20 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Salary Range: $32.51 -$33.20 per hour pending experience
Tenure: Permanent, Term time (25 hours per week)
Commencing Date: 8 October 2025 or as soon as Practicable.
Closing Date: Monday, 22 September 2025 unless filled prioroffers Prep to Year 6 and has a strong commitment to communication. The school prides itself on being familiar with every member of the school community, as well as being attuned to the individual needs of others. St Kieran's Catholic School boasts a long tradition of outstanding performance in academic, sporting and cultural arenas.About the roleSt Kieran's Catholic School, Mount Isa is seeking an experienced and dedicated School Officer - Assisting Student Learning. This role is term time, Permanent completing 25 hours per per week commencing on 8 October 2025.The primary purpose of the School Officer - Assisting Student Learning is to contribute to the provision of a quality educational service by collaborating with teachers and student support services to provide support and guidance which assists students in their learning and development. The School Officer - Assisting Student Learning provides efficient and high-quality support to teachers with the preparation and/or enhancement of learning materials for learning and teaching and ensure all duties are completed to an acceptable standing as determined by the classroom teacher, student support services and Principal.Key AccountabilitiesAssist the student’s learning and participation in the school:
- Assist teachers in preparing, implementing and supervising learning programs in the classroom
- Be aware of the Classroom Teacher’s expectations of the students in the class and work with the teacher, actively participating in activities, intervening and encouraging students where appropriate
- Assist individuals or small groups, with activities as part of inclusive teaching and learning practices, supporting the teacher with behaviour management and the development of social skills and classroom skills development
- Assist students with their personal organisation when required
- Respond to all students in the classroom in a warm and encouraging manner and build collaborative relationships with the students and respond to individual learning needs
- Participate in meetings, both internal and external as required
- Provide support to teachers in the classroom
- Assist the teaching team with classroom resources
- Work in partnership with teachers to support student learning which may include:
- General support to a group of students while the teacher is engaged in focussed teaching
- Provision of personalised support e.g. mobility or communication support, where required
- Assisting students to complete tasks designed by the teacher
- Preparation of support materials and resources
- Support identified students with learning barriers, to engage in a range of learning activities
- Collect data for analysis by the teacher - anecdotal notes on performance of task, work habits, behaviour etc., provided to the teacher.
- Assist individuals or small groups with activities as part of inclusive teaching and learning practices
- Provide support to the Classroom Teacher with behaviour management and development of social and classroom skills of students
- Assist students with their personal organisation when required.
- Communicate with teachers about student progress and areas of need
- Inform the Principal on any welfare issues that may arise with students
- Develop professional relationships with students based on trust and respect, which utilises a strengths based approach
- Provide general formative feedback to student on performance during the teaching session
- Role model behaviour in line with the school’s mission
- Work in partnership with teachers to implement aspects of learning plans, as identified by the teacher, for groups of students including:
- Work with the student, under the direction of a teacher, to support the implementation of particular learning goals as identified in the Student’s Learning Plan.
- Proactively monitor and support student wellbeing issues under the guidance of the pastoral care team
- Work to promote self-esteem and assist with student social interactions by teaching them social skills and discussing with them their social behaviours as required
- Provide assistance with personal care as required which may also include mobility and personal hygiene
- Provide assistance with communication – including notetaking, taping material and using ICT to optimise the student’s learning experiences.
- Support collegiate learning by sharing learnings with colleagues
- Proactively seek opportunities to extend own professional learning via internal and external training
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to the Catholic ethos, values, and mission of Townsville Catholic Education (TCE), actively contributing to the spiritual and communal life of the school.
- Participate in relevant professional learning, formation, and development opportunities to continuously enhance your capability and alignment with TCE’s mission and values.
- Operate in accordance with all relevant TCE and Diocesan policies, codes of conduct, legislative requirements, and professional standards. Maintain confidentiality, empathy, and respect in all interactions.
- Foster a safe and healthy environment by adhering to health and safety protocols, reporting hazards and incidents, participating in risk mitigation efforts, using protective equipment as required, and supporting a culture of safety and care for all.
- Fulfil your legal and moral duty of care by ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all students. Comply with mandatory reporting obligations under the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 and the Child Protection Act 1999 and follow TCE’s Student Protection Processes and Guidelines.
- The ability to organise and prioritise a range of tasks and set priorities to meet deadlines in a busy environment.
- Demonstrated competence and confidence in using a personal computer and relevant software packages e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Demonstrated experience working with students with disabilities and/or special needs is desirable.
- 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 Driver’s 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.
- Cert III in Education Support or a commitment towards completing this qualification
- First Aid qualification or a willingness to complete.
- Per hourly increase of 3.00% from 1st July 2024
- Competitive Salary Range
- 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
- Upload a current resume
- Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
- Complete the application form including your two nominated professional referees (name, position title and email address)