Learning Support Assistant
St Catherine's Catholic College
Singleton
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
- Apply by:
- 8 December 2020
Job overview
| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| CommencementStarts | 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. | |
| Contact | Name | Telephone |
| Niamh Marzol (niamh.marzol@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 6578 9600 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Niamh Marzol |
By post:
Principal |
| 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 |
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About St Catherine's Catholic College
- St Catherine's Catholic College
- 30-40 Combo Lane, Singleton
- New South Wales
- 2330
- Australia
St Catherine’s was established as a K-12 school in 2000 and is unique in many respects: it is the only K-12 school in the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese and one of only a handful of K-12 systemic schools in NSW; it has a very close relationship with the Parish of St Patrick’s, Singleton and the Parish of St Brigid’s, Branxton, with an administration area shared by the School and Parish; the College is an integral part of the Parish, and parishioners participate in the many College activities; the College is also actively involved in the various parish ministries. Working closely with the Parish Priest, the principal is responsible for the leadership and overall direction of the school, consistent with Catholic teachings, principles and values and proven educational theory and practice. Under the principal’s leadership the school provides for the effective care and education of the students through facilitation of their spiritual, academic, social and personal development.
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