Learning Support Teacher

3 days ago

Belmont, New South Wales, Australia Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

Permanent - Full Time

Belmont

St Francis Xavier's Primary School Belmont is seeking a Permanent Full Time Learning Support Teacher to join in 2026.

Join Our Mission to Empower Every Learner We're seeking a passionate Learning Support Teacher (K–6) to join our Catholic school community. With nearby ocean beaches, scenic reserves, and a welcoming local vibe, Belmont is the perfect place to build a meaningful career while enjoying a relaxed coastal lifestyle.

This vital role supports students with diverse learning needs, helping them grow academically and spiritually. You'll collaborate with families, staff, and external professionals to design inclusive learning environments, deliver targeted interventions, and guide curriculum adjustments. If you're committed to making a meaningful impact and fostering purposeful lives and work in one of, we'd love to hear from you.

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 (T&C's apply)
  • 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.
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program

The Learning Support Teacher (K-6) in a Catholic school has a unique role to play and is assigned with the task of ensuring each child has the opportunity to grow both academically and spiritually and to live a purposeful life.  Examples of responsibilities of the Learning Support Teacher include but are not limited to the following:

  • assist with the identification of students with special educational needs, consult and collaborate with parents, colleagues, CSO personnel and external providers, and facilitate referral and assessment procedures with Catholic Schools Office Student Support staff.
  • deliver intervention, teach students, and assist teachers with curriculum differentiation, as specified by the Leader of Learning Support / Learning Support Coordinator.
  • collaborate with class teachers and other relevant people to assist in the design, implementation, and monitoring and review of adjustments, as documented in the Personalised Plan (PP) or Learner Profile (LP).
  • work collaboratively with other Learning Support personnel.
  • contribute to the provision of staff professional development and parent education programs.
  • liaise with relevant schools particularly in relation to transition periods.
  • contribute to the preparation of documentation required under legislation in line with privacy, confidentiality, and disability obligations, for example, pre-enrolment documentation, and assist in the preparation of submissions for the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD)
  • support the development of inclusive learning environments
  • assist in the implementation of programs and processes to support students with disability
  • assist in building capacity of school staff in the area of Special Education

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-6)
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with school staff, CSO staff, and external stakeholders in order to establish productive partnerships and achieve educational outcomes for students
  • Experience in the delivery of professional learning for staff and parents
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively gather and utilise assessment data, and other relevant student data, to determine the adjustments required for individual students and groups of students
  • Demonstrated ability to collaboratively prepare Personalised Plans and Learner Profiles for students with disability
  • Experience in supporting student enrolment and transitions
  • Working knowledge of Disability legislation and the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data
  • Evidence of excellent organisational, interpersonal, and administrative skills

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Qualifications as a four-year trained teacher (or approved as Three-year trained due to significant prior experience as a Teacher within the system) and postgraduate qualifications in Special Education and/or special education experience
  • Active NESA Accreditation
  • Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
  • Completion of anaphylaxis training
  • Completion of CPR training

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Contact Freda Pascoe, Principal on or via email:

TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND

  • 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.
  • Preferred applicants will be asked to participate in orientation processes, including a formation conversation, following the interview, to introduce them to the local Parish context and the culture of the Catholic school.

Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.

Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.

Applications close: Tuesday 18th November 2025 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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