Expressions of Interest

**Introduction**:
Join our team as a Casual Learning Support Assistant and help support students in the Lower Hunter region
We are looking for passionate and dedicated Casual Learning Support Assistants to join our schools in the Lower Hunter region. With a strong presence of primary and secondary schools across Newcastle and the surrounding areas, this opportunity focuses specifically on supporting schools within the Lower Hunter region. If you’re seeking a flexible and rewarding role in education, we’d love to hear from you
**Description**:
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) are invaluable within Catholic schools as they provide support and assistance to students and teachers alike. Your working day will never be the same as the type of support you provide differs depending on the student and classroom you are working within.
LSAs within our schools also support the Catholic community, inviting students and families with a faith-filled learning experience as well as promoting creativity, curiosity, deep learning and engagement amongst the students.
This expression of interest is focused on recruiting casual LSA's within the schools listed:

- All Saints' College Maitland
- St Bede's Catholic College Chisholm
- St Joseph's College Lochinvar
- Abermain Holy Spirit Infants School
- Branxton Rosary Park Catholic School
- St Joseph's Primary School
- Kurri Kurri Holy Spirit Primary School
- St John the Baptist Primary School
- Rutherford St Paul's Primary School

**Application Process**:
Once we have completed and approved your pre-screening tasks, you will receive a casual employment contract, allowing you to engage with our schools through ClassCover.
Please be sure to advise if you have previously worked with the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle
- You will still need to undergo pre-screening. It's important to note, employment within our Diocese can only commence once the pre-screening process is completed, and you have received a casual contract and a green tick on ClassCover.
**Skills and Experiences**:
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

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- 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
A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
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 26 January 2025.
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.