Learning Support Assistant (Secondary)
Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
Hamilton
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
- Start date:
- Term 1, 2021
- Apply by:
- 16 December 2020
Job overview
Reference No : 9788 External Position
Closing Date: Wednesday 16 December, 2020
Location HAMILTON St Francis Xavier's College
Vacancy Type Temporary Part Time
Hours/FTE 30 Hours
Description
St Francis Xavier College is seeking a part-time temporary (30 hours/week, over 5 days) Learning Support Assistant for Term 1, 2021.
St Francis Xavier's College, Hamilton, is a comprehensive, co-educational Senior College catering to vibrant young adults across Years 11 and 12. Committed to creating a contemporary space that caters to the diversity of its students, teachers are focused on offering a holistic approach to education acknowledging the mind, body and spirit of students and the importance of each in their development of personal and social responsibility.
Position Requirements
The Learning Support Assistant works in collaboration with the Learning Support Teachers to support students with additional needs, supporting the development of inclusive learning environments and providing assistance to teachers to meet the specific learning needs of students with additional needs.
Essential Criteria
• Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills when relating to students and other teachers with the ability to work collaboratively with school staff and members of the wider community
• Demonstrated experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Demonstrated experience working with students who exhibit challenging behaviours and ability to follow plans and procedures put in place for these students
• Understanding of non-violent crisis intervention strategies for school students
• Highly developed computer skills and an ability to use technology for education support
• Demonstrated appropriate experience and/or Certificate III in Special Education
• Demonstrated ability to contribute as a member of a team and assist in the planning, preparation and implementation of personalised plans and programs to enhance student support
The applicant must provide evidence of the following:
• Current Paid Working with Children Check (WWCC)number;
• Completion of Anaphylaxis training.
Commencement 27/01/2021
Finishing Date 01/04/2021
Conditions of Employment
Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017.
Applications Close Wednesday 16 December, 2020
Instructions
Forward your Curriculum Vitae together with a covering letter addressing selection criteria via email (preferred) as one pdf to the contact person.
Contact Name Telephone
Greg Ptolemy (greg.ptolemy@mn.catholic.edu.au) 4961 2863
Applications to:
By email (preferred):
Greg Ptolemy
greg.ptolemy@mn.catholic.edu.au
By post:
Principal
St Francis Xavier's College
PO Box 300
HAMILTON 2303
Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info
To apply: Please provide a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the selection criteria along with your resume and directly to the Principal’s Secretary – Susan Maloney: susan.maloney@mn.catholic.edu.au *Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted* Applications close: Wednesday 16th December, 2020. 3.00pm
About Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
- Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
- PO Box 714, Newcastle
- New South Wales
- 2300
- Australia
The Catholic Schools Office (CSO), is responsible for the leadership, efficient operation and management of systemic schools which educate more than 18,000 students in 45 Primary schools, 10 Secondary schools and one K-12 school in the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
The CSO employs more than 1200 teachers and around 550 support staff. Our main focus is providing support for schools to ensure each student receives a quality education and has the opportunity to grow academically, spiritually, physically and emotionally.
Catholic schools seek to develop spirit, mind, body and character and to cultivate Gospel values that support lives filled with joy, endeavour and hope in the future. As a Catholic Schools Office, we model ourselves on the person of Jesus Christ as revealed in the Gospels and through the teachings of the Catholic Church.
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