Terms:
.7 FTE, Fixed 12-month contract
Term Time Conditions:
Term Time Only
Reports to:
Head of Learning Support, Head of Senior School
Key Stakeholders:
Head of Learning and Teaching 7-12, Head of Academic Care 7-12, Head of Learning and Teaching, Head of Academic Care, Head of Learning Support, College Principal, All Senior School Teachers and Assistants and all Senior School Students
About Masada College
Masada College is a leading Jewish educational institution that integrates a premium academic program with a strong commitment to inclusivity.
We welcome Jewish children from every denomination as well as non-Jewish students, fostering a diverse and supportive community.
With a focus on academic excellence, resilience, hard work, community, and collaboration, grounded in Jewish values, students are equipped to achieve their full potential.
Masada encourages students to excel not only academically but also personally, developing the skills and character needed to thrive.
Guided by the belief that "Goodness Makes Greatness", the College instils values of respect, kindness, and responsibility, empowering students to make a positive impact on the world.
Benefits of Working At Masada College
Complimentary in office parking
Access to novated leasing arrangements
Additional leave for Jewish holidays
No Saturday sport commitments
Role Summary
The Learning Support teacher will provide language learning support to students, schedule lessons, update individual Language Goals, and liaise with year patrons and subject-specific teachers.
They will participate in school-wide initiatives, attend professional learning programs, and communicate with parents.
The successful candidate will have teaching experience, be organised and proactive, and have excellent communication skills.
Key Accountabilities
Assessment & Monitoring
Use Standardised and Curriculum-Based Assessments to identify student needs and to inform the creation and implementation of interventions
Collect data and add to tracking systems (academic, social-emotional, and behavioural)




Ensure Learning Support departmental documentation is up to date
Maintain student files (paper and electronic) according to school and legal standards
Collaboration with Stakeholders
Work in collaboration with teaching staff, parents, external providers, and executives to ensure the needs of students are being met
Work in cooperation with the Head of Learning Support, Head of Academic Care, Head of Learning and Teaching and Patrons
At the direction of the Head of Learning Support, liaise with external providers (e.g., Psychologists, Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists)
Work with class teachers to develop and implement in-class strategies and intervention
Funding
Have knowledge of the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) requirements
Collate evidence and assist in the categorisation of students eligible for funding under NCCD
Have an understanding and can support the teaching of the NSW Curriculum
Work with class teachers to modify curriculum
Support teachers to appropriately differentiate programs, lessons, tasks, and assessments
Design and create curriculum and support materials, e.g., visual schedules and graphic organisers
Develop, implement, and evaluate learning support programs
Integrate new developments, research findings and best practices into ongoing programs and new initiatives.
Individual Plans
Contribute to Individual Plan meetings and engage with parents and external providers
Support the development of Individual Plans
Ensure effective and ethical implementation of Individual Plans
Professional Development




Maintain a working knowledge of current legislation (Disability Discrimination Act **** and the Disability Standards for Education ****)
Develop and maintain professional knowledge, current research, and best practice
Provide technical assistance to support staff, teachers, related service providers and service professionals e.g., use of computer systems for the special education process, goal writing, progress reports, reviews, parent communication, differentiation, and effective instruction for students with special education needs
Where appropriate, facilitate workshops and professional learning for teachers with a focus on evidence-based strategies, disability awareness and internal processes and procedures
Learning Support
Prepare and source learning resources and assessments for students whose current achievement is significantly below their current stage of schooling
Provision of in-class support within mainstream classes
Provide learning support lessons to individual and small groups of students with diverse and complex learning needs, including behavioural, social-emotional, and academic needs
Implement evidence-based interventions such as MacqLit
Key Attributes
Our ideal candidate will have / be:
Proficient with IT systems, such as Google Suite
Strong communication and organisation skills
Flexible and be a team player
Have a keen interest in pedagogy
Willing to adopt new approaches
Have high energy levels
To apply for this position, you will need to be an Australian Citizen/Resident or have a current Australian work visa
All applicants must have (or are willing to obtain) a NSW Working With Children Check Number.
Masada College provides a dynamic working environment where staff are valued, and students are committed to learning.
All appointments will be based on merit selection without reference to the religion of applicants.
An empathy and support with the Jewish School ethos is essential.
Masada College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in our care.
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📌 Learning Support Teacher (New South Wales)
🏢 Masada College
📍 New South Wales