Learning Support Assistant

St Dominic's Catholic College - Mayfield
MAYFIELD, NSW
Learning Support / Teacher's Aide
Contract Type:
Contract Position Part Time

Applications Close:
24 November 2025

Join Our Dynamic Team at St Dominic's Catholic College Mayfield
Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and fostering a vibrant faith community? St Dominic's Catholic College Mayfield is on the lookout for a Temporary Part Time (18hrs per week) Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated team January 2026 for 12 months.

St. Dominic's Catholic College is a co-educational K-12 systemic Catholic specialist school located in Mayfield, New South Wales, just 15 minutes from the CBD of Newcastle.

We are dedicated to providing a transformative educational experience for students with diverse learning needs, including autism spectrum disorder, deafness and/or hearing impairment, and intellectual disabilities.

Our school community fosters strong, genuine connections with each student, nurturing their growth within a supportive and empowering environment.

We recognise and celebrate the unique strengths, abilities, and needs of each student, ensuring that these are woven into all aspects of teaching and learning.

Through collaboration with families, therapists, and educators, we create personalised learning experiences that equip students with the knowledge, skills, and values to thrive both academically and socially preparing them for lifelong success.

Why Work At St. Dominic's Catholic College
Joining our team means becoming part of a dynamic and compassionate community that places the dignity of every student at the heart of everything we do.

At St. Dominic's, we offer the opportunity to make a significant impact in a school that champions both educational excellence and the spiritual, emotional, and social well-being of its students.

You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team focused on holistic student development.
• Build genuine, lasting connections with students, staff, and families.
• Play an integral role in advancing the spiritual and moral formation of students with diverse needs.
• Contribute to the ongoing success and growth of a school that values individual differences and celebrates diversity.
• Experience professional growth in an inclusive and values-driven environment, supporting students' transition to either mainstream settings or continued learning in a Catholic specialised environment.

With our small class sizes and a nurturing atmosphere, St. Dominic's offers the unique opportunity to work closely with students, providing personalised care and attention that ensures their academic, social, and spiritual success.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and contributing to a vibrant faith-based school community, we encourage you to apply.

Position Description
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.

St Dominic's Catholic College - Mayfield
MAYFIELD, NSW

Affiliation: Catholic

Teaching Level: Special

Gender: Coed

44 Students

12 Teaching Staff

13 Non-Teaching Staff