Learning Support Assistant (Secondary)

Reference No : 9796 External Position

Closing Date: Tuesday 15 December, 2020

Location MAITLAND, All Saints College

Vacancy Type Temporary Part Time

Hours/FTE 15.75 Hours

Description

All Saint’s College, Maitland is seeking a temporary part-time (15.75 hours/week) and Learning Support Assistants to join the school community commencing in Term 1, 2021.

All Saints’ College is a coeducational year 7-12 Catholic School which is part of the Catholic Schools Office, Maitland Newcastle Diocese. Approximately 1500 students and 200 staff spread across 2 campuses, we are the largest school in our diocese and one of the largest Catholic Schools in the state. St Peter’s Campus caters for our year 7-10 students, and St Mary’s Campus caters for our senior students in years 11 and 12.

All Saints' College prides itself on a strong presence in the Maitland community with a well established Catholic tradition. As a College, we encourage our students on their formation journey with a caring and supportive Christian environment.

All Saints' College commits to focusing on each individual child’s ability, offering a unique array of educational, creative, sporting and formation opportunities for the student. Our goal for each student is to grow into lifelong learners that value and build authentic relationships. We are a community committed to a safe and supportive environment nurturing the formation of the whole person celebrating continual growth and success.

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 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

Tuesday 15 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

 Marc Romano (marc.romano@mn.catholic.edu.au) 4933 6177

Applications to:

By email (preferred):

Marc Romano

marc.romano@mn.catholic.edu.au

By post:

Principal

All Saints College, Maitland

16 Grant Street

Maitland 2320

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 College Principal – Marc Romano marc.romano@mn.catholic.edu.au *Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted* Applications close: Tuesday 15th December, 2020. 3.00pm