Learning Support Assistant (Secondary)

Location LOCHINVAR St Joseph's College

Vacancy Type Temporary Part Time

Hours/FTE 30 Hours

Description St Joseph's College, Lochinvar is seeking a temporary part time (30 hours/week) School Officer - Learning Support to join the school community commencing in Term 1, 2021

St Joseph’s College, founded by the Sisters of St Joseph in 1883 is a co-educational secondary school providing a rich and diverse educational experience for 940 students from Years 7 to 12. The College aspires to be a place of learning where students, staff and families are valued and respected for their uniqueness. The community of St Joseph’s welcomes all who are ready to actively share the mission, vision, identity and life of the College.

Located in the stunning Hunter Valley, St Joseph’s has a blend of heritage and modern buildings which include a Chapel & Heritage Centre, new Administration and Resource Centre, a purpose-built hall and associated Café & Hospitality Centre, well equipped, modern Technology/Trade Centre as well as refurbished Performance and Creative Arts spaces.

Position Requirements The School Officer - Learning Support works under the direction of the Leader of Learning Support and 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 young people with a diagnosed disability or additional learning needs

• 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.

Desirable Criteria

•Experience in Learning Support in secondary setting

Commencement 27/01/2021

Finishing Date 14/05/2021

Conditions of Employment Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017.

Applications Close Friday 04 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

  Patricia Hales (Trish.hales@mn.catholic.edu.au) 4930 7291

Applications to:

By email (preferred):

Patricia Hales

Trish.hales@mn.catholic.edu.au

By post:

Principal

St Joseph's College

New England Highway

LOCHINVAR 2321

Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info To apply: Please provide a letter of application (maximum 3 pages) addressing the selection criteria along with your resume and directly to Principal – Patricia Hales: patricia.hales@mn.catholic.edu.au Applicants should nominate at least two (2) referees, (including an out of hours contact number) one of whom must be the person's current principal and/or area supervisor or consultant *Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted* Applications close: Friday 4th December 2020. 3.00pm