Learning Support Teaching Assistant (Teacher's Aide)

Oakhill College is an Independent Catholic Secondary School in the Lasallian tradition located in Castle Hill NSW. The College has an enrolment of approximately 2250 students with boys in Years 7 to 10 and a co-educational setting in Years 11 and 12. Oakhill offers a wide range of subject choices and extra-curricular activities fostering the holistic development of each student.

We value the well-being of our people. In addition to access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and discounted gym memberships through Fitness Passport we offer a range of employee benefits including paid parental leave generous long-service leave annual flu vaccinations and ongoing opportunities for professional development.

The College is dedicated to delivering innovative high-quality teaching and learning supported by outstanding facilities and resources. Staff benefit from a dynamic collaborative and supportive team environment that values community academic excellence pastoral care and ongoing professional development.

Applications are invited from suitably experienced applicants for the following position.

Learning Support Teaching Assistant (Teachers Aide)
Full-Time Permanent Position 38 hours per week

Predominantly term-time only

Indicative Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Oakhill College is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Teaching Assistant to work directly in mainstream classrooms supporting students from Years 7 to 10 across all subjects.

Youll assist both teachers and students to meet diverse learning needs and help create an inclusive supportive environment where every student can participate and succeed. The role also includes providing occasional support in the College Library after school hours as part of extended learning and supervision services.

Ideal for an individual who enjoys supporting adolescent learners works effectively within a team environment and seeks to make a meaningful contribution to student growth and wellbeing.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate experience in the areas of:

• Qualifications and/or experience in working with students with additional learning needs (2 or more years experience is desirable)
• Sound understanding of the learning and social/emotional needs of students with additional learning needs
• Provide learning support to individual and small groups of students as directed by the classroom teacher
• Support teachers in the classroom and with the development of appropriate learning resources
• Provision of support in practical activities and excursions including personal care if appropriate
• A willingness to learn new skills in relation to supporting students
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with staff and students
• Ability to work in a team as well as being self-motivated
• Strong ICT literacy and numeracy skills
• Involves supporting students and teacher in a mainstream classroom with diverse learning needs
• Empathy patience and the ability to inspire and motivate students to excel in maths and other subjects
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Providing feedback and reporting on student learning
• Providing administrative support to the Learning Support Team
• A sound knowledge of current pedagogy in the diversity space
• Willingness to contribute to the co-curricular life of the College.

The successful applicant will:

• Hold a Certificate III or IV in Education Support &/or equivalent (preferred)
• Be available to work across 4 or 5 days a week during term time
• Demonstrate a clear understanding and commitment to the Mission of the Catholic School
• Be supportive of the Lasallian ethos of the College
• Adhere to the Colleges Safeguarding Standards and Child Protection policies and procedures
• Be an experienced innovative and engaging team member
• Teach with excellence professionalism and commitment
• Have an ability to relate to boys with a practical knowledge of boys education issues and initiatives in the foundation years (Stage 4 and 5)
• Be committed to professional growth and development of excellence.

Oakhill College is committed to child safety and Safeguarding Standards and the health safety and wellbeing of our students staff and school community. Rigorous checks will be conducted prior to confirmation of employment including; NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) National Police Check references background identity work rights Covid-19 vaccination and statutory checks.

Vaccination against COVID-19 or a valid medical contraindication to COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of any offer of employment by Oakhill College. Vaccination means two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. A valid medical contraindication must be in accordance with ATAGI guidelines. Applicants are required to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status as part of their application for employment. Any offer of employment will be conditional on the applicant providing evidence of their vaccination status which may be an immunisation history statement COVID-19 digital certificate or approved medical contraindication certificate.

Please note: We will consider candidates as they apply and encourage early application. Interviews may commence prior to the closure date.

No recruitment agencies please.