Learning Support Assistant - Chisholm, Australia - Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle

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Posted: 13/02/2023-

Closing Date: 27/02/2023- Job Type: Temporary- Location: Chisholm- Job Category: Education, Childcare & TrainingSt Bede's Catholic College, Chisholm is seeking a temporary part time (18hrs p/w) Learning Support Assistant to join the team on 6 March 2023 for the remainder of Term 1 with the possibility of extending depending on funding.

St Bede's Catholic College, in the recently established suburb of Chisholm, is a new co-educational Catholic secondary school that is part of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.

The College opened in 2018 and will eventually cater for 1,100 students in Years 7 to 12.

Currently, the College has approximately 800 Year 7-12 students, with the first Year 12 cohort to graduate later this year.

The key components that drive the development of the school are Courage, Knowledge, Community and Faith.

These components align to the four domains of the College's Strategic Plan - Catholic Formation and Mission, Learning and Teaching, Leadership, Wellbeing and Partnerships.

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.

Desired Skills and Experience:

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)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2020.

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
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

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.

Applications close:
Monday 27 February 2023 at 11.59pm

_Additional information_

The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is a child safe organisation, committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable persons and has zerotolerance of any abuse. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and comply with our Safeguarding Framework Policy and Codes of Conduct._
This position has been determined as child related and the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle will be verifying the successful applicant's Working with Children Check for Paid Employment prior to commencing working in the position. For more information, please visit the NSW Office of Children's Guardian._
Applicants must be able to demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children_