Learning Support Assistant

Reference No : 9751

External Position

Closing Date: Tuesday 08 December, 2020

Location: SINGLETON St Catherine's Catholic College

Vacancy Type: Temporary Part Time

Hours/FTE: 16 Hours

Description

St Catherine’s Catholic College, Singleton is seeking a temporary part time (16 hours/week) Learning Support Assistant to join the team for Term 1, 2021.

St Catherine's Catholic College draws its students from the Singleton local Government Area. Singleton is approximately 73 kilometres from Newcastle, close to attractions such as historical villages of Morpeth and Wollombi and a 30minute drive from the beautiful vineyard area of the Hunter Valley. The College is a co-educational school offering a comprehensive curriculum for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Nestled in the beautiful Hunter Valley, St Catherine’s has a proud history of excellence and achievements in academic, sporting and cultural pursuits and offers a seamless transition for your all students in their educational journey. St Catherine’s is a Visible Wellbeing School focused on high expectations for all students. We have a Gifted Education Program and provide differentiated curriculum for students with diverse learning needs, both intervention and extension.

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.

The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle has an abiding commitment to promote the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults - particularly those who participate in the life of the Diocese. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and, where legislated, hold a Working with Children Check. Diocesan workers are expected to personally adopt and enact the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement.

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;

• Demonstrated appropriate experience and/or Certificate III in Special Education;

• 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 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: 27/01/21

Finishing Date: 14/5/21

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

Applications Close: Tuesday 08 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.

6578 9600

Applications to:

By email (preferred):

Niamh Marzol

niamh.marzol@mn.catholic.edu.au

By post:

Principal

St Catherine's Catholic College

30-40 Combo Lane

SINGLETON 2330

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 niamh.marzol@mn.catholic.edu.au

• Applicants should nominate at least two (2) referees two of whom must be the person's current principal and/or area supervisor or consultant.

• Please ensure you provide out of hours contact details for your referees also, not providing these details can delay the recruitment process.

• *Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted*

• Applications close: Tuesday 8th December 2020 at 3pm