Learning Support Assistant

3 weeks ago

Wallsend, Australia Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Full time

Posted: 14/03/2024- Closing Date: 17/03/2024- Job Type: Temporary- Location: Wallsend- Job Category: Education, Childcare & TrainingSt Patrick's Primary School Wallsend is seeking a temporary part-time (11.5 hours per week) Learning Support Assistant to join the team for the remainder of 2024.

St Patrick's Primary School, Wallsend is a Catholic community in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle offering families a welcoming and caring environment for their children to learn, grow and achieve academically from Kindergarten to Year 6. St Patrick’s offers high-quality education in a contemporary learning environment that nurtures creativity, critical thinking and innovation, supported by technologies. The school community of St Patrick’s work together to ensure a positive and challenging learning environment that supports the needs of all students and is a true professional learning community at work.

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 faith-filled 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.

**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 (K-12)
- 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 2023.

**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: Sunday 17th March 2024 at 11.59pm**

**_Additional information_**
- The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation._

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