Learning Support Assistant - Cessnock
Learning Support Assistant - Cessnock
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Job Description
St Patricks Primary School Cessnock is seeking a Permanent Part Time 19.5 hours per week) Learning Support Assistantto join the team Tuesday Friday each week.
St Patricks Primary School Cessnock is located in the beautiful Hunter Valley area of New South Wales cratering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Surrounded outside of the city centre by verdant countryside Cessnock is the largest town in Australias oldest wine region. The region is full of activities catering to various lifestyle pursuits and is less than an hour outside of the Newcastle CBD. A school of 355 students St Patricks provides a place built on the Josephite tradition where creative learning and the individual talents of each student and teacher is appreciated embraced and encouraged. The school has a strong focus on community and is committed to supporting each individual student and teacher.
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 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.
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 (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)
- Experience implementing intervention programs such as MiniLit Sage (Desirable)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.
- Work in quality schools where students are nurtured challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
- A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&Cs 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact Petrina Massey Principal on Tel:or via email:
TO APPLY
- Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
- Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listedunder EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria isno longer than 300 words.
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: Monday 28th April 2025 at 11.59pm
Additional information
The Diocese of MaitlandNewcastle 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 zerotolerance 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 Dioceses Code of Conduct which includes the Dioceses Safeguarding Commitment are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary in accordance with legislation.
Employment Type
Full-Time
