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Disability Support Officer

Disability Support Officer

Thomas More CollegeAU
30+ days ago
Job description

Disability Support Officer

Position Type

Classroom Education Support

Commence Date

20 Jan 2026

Employment Status

Permanent / Ongoing

FTE / Hours per week

41 weeks per year / 8.30am-4.00pm

Year Levels

Middle, Secondary

Subject(s) / Grade

Grade 4

Role Details

  • Make a difference in the lives of young people!
  • Work in a team dedicated to providing excellence in educational support!
  • Use the latest tech to 'get the job done'!

We’re a growing high school that’s looking for a Disability Support Officer (DSO) to join us in 2026, to support students with intellectual disabilities and other diagnoses.

You’ll be able to :

  • Support the students of the Margaret More Centre (MMC) so they reach a position in which they are ready to engage in the learning process.
  • Collaborate with staff and external providers to provide consistent support for students living with a disability.
  • Support teachers in the maintenance of a positive learning environment.
  • Assist with the care of students on excursions, sports days, work experience and other classroom activities, which may include personal care.

    • Do you have?

  • A tertiary qualification in a related field (e.g. Certificate IV in Disability).
  • Knowledge of a wide range of learning and developmental disabilities.
  • Experience in challenging the behavioural choices of young people living with one or more disabilities.
  • Highly developed verbal and written communication skills; the ability to engage with students and staff in an inclusive and positive manner.

    • Why you’ll love working here :

  • You will be an important part of a constructive community where Relationships, Relevance, Responsiveness and Reflection frame everything that we do.
  • We have a structured and individualised professional development system.
  • Free breakfast on Mondays and free fruit on Wednesdays!
  • You'll work within a supportive team of experts in disability and learning diversity.

    • TMC reserves the right to interview and appoint suitable candidates prior to closing this advertisement.

    If you have any questions regarding the role or the application process, please call us!

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