Learning Support Assistant

3 weeks ago

Mayfield, Australia Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Full time
Posted: 30/08/2023-

Closing Date: 12/09/2023- Job Type: Temporary- Location: Mayfield- Job Category: Education, Childcare & TrainingSt Dominic's Centre Mayfield is seeking an experienced temporary part time (12 hours per week) Learning Support Assistant to join the team as soon as possible, to work Thursdays and Fridays.


St Dominic's School is a Catholic primary and secondary school K-12 in the Dominican tradition, for students who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder, intellectual disability, and/or are deaf or hard of hearing.


Learning Support Assistants (LSA) in a Catholic school have a unique role to play and are assigned with the task of supporting teachers in ensuring each child has the opportunity to grow both academically and spiritually and to live a purposeful life.


  • Supported by the Catholic community, of which they are a vital part, LSAs support teachers in inviting students and their families into a faithfilled educational experience
  • LSAs support the promotion of the school as a place of learning and excellence where creativity and curiosity are nurtured and students are connected with their world through deep learning and engagement
  • Under the direction of teachers, LSAs provide support and assistance in school routines; classroom activities; and the care and support of students with disability.


The teacher will promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in accordance with contemporary evidence-based learning and wellbeing principles (including digital learning) and will ensure the ongoing development and implementation of pedagogical practices that impact on student learning outcomes.

The teacher will acknowledge and agree to the requirement to work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

Desired Skills and Experience:

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

  • Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools
  • Experience working with students with disability (K12)
  • Demonstrated ability to work under the direction of a teacher, and in collaboration with school staff, CSO staff, and external stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively administer assessments, and deliver interventions, under the direction of a teacher
  • Demonstrated ability to implement adjustments required for individual students and groups of students
  • Experience in supporting student enrolment and transitions, under the direction of a teacher
  • Knowledge about the relevant Disability legislation and the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data
  • Evidence of excellent organisational, interpersonal, and administrative skills

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
  • Completion of anaphylaxis training
  • Certificate III or IV in School Based Education Support / or experience in schools (Desirable)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2020.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

  • Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
  • A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Training and staff development programs
  • Paid parental leave for eligible employees
  • Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

TO APPLY

  • Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
  • Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed
    under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.

Applications close:
Tuesday 12 September 2023 at 11.59pm

_Additional information_

  • The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is a child safe organisation, committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable persons and has zerotolerance of any abuse. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and comply with our Safeguarding Framework Policy and Codes of Conduct._
  • This position has been determined as child related and the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle will be verifying the successful applicant's Working with Children Check for Paid Employment prior to commencing working in the position. For more information, please visit the NSW Office of Children's Guardian._
  • Applicants must be able to demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children._

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