Learning Support Officer

Eileen O'Connor Catholic College Lewisham
Start Date: Monday, 31 August 2026
Application Closing Date: Friday, 28 August 2026
Employment Type: Part-Time (0.65 FTE), Temporary

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At Eileen O'Connor Catholic College Lewisham, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

• competitive remuneration: up to $98,823. Base salary ranges from $67,472 to $88,235, paid on a pro-rata basis. Salary calculated on averaged conditions (generally only required to work during school term time)
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and development opportunities
• access to Fitness Passport, WHEREFIT and other wellbeing products
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

Eileen O’Connor Catholic College is a specialist school within Sydney Catholic Schools, dedicated to providing high-quality, faith-centred education for students with disability.

About You

As part of the Learning Support Team you will assist the classroom teacher in providing a quality Catholic education focused on maximising student outcomes, through a holistic, student centred curriculum. You must be able to demonstrate:

• an understanding of the needs of the diverse needs of students who require individual and classroom support
• ability to work collaboratively with teachers as a team member
• excellent communication and organisational skills, support and resourcefulness
• a willingness to support the positive religious and cultural Catholic school environment for students
• a Certificate III or IV in Educational Support from TAFE NSW or equivalent post-secondary qualification.

Other Key Responsibilities include:

• personal care support such as providing feeding assistance, mealtime supervision, toileting support and personal care in line with individual care plans
• communication support in assisting students using AAC, visual supports, schedules and other communication systems to help them engage in learning and daily routines.

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your application, including:

• current CV and cover letter
• three referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) your last principal.

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8*** (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety 
Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

Working With Children Check (WWCC) 
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.