Overview

Belmont Christian College invites applications from suitably qualified Primary Learning Support Teacher in Student Learning Support team for a full-time position.

The Primary Learning Support Teacher plays a critical role in supporting the Learning Support team and liaising with the primary school teachers to best suit individualised student learning needs, engagement, and wellbeing. This role collaborates with primary school teachers, students and parents to ensure an inclusive learning environment that meets the diverse needs of primary school students.

The successful applicant should:

- Be a committed Christian who is actively involved in their local church
- Have a genuine love of children and be committed to their growth in learning

Overview of the role:

- Act as the Primary teacher liaison, under the guidance of Head of Student Learning and Support to provide individualised interventions for students.
- Guide teachers and provide support in developing curriculum for the learning interventions to support students.
- Provide advice to Primary school teachers in managing student behavior of students with disability or special needs.
- Facilitate, guide Primary teachers and assist in documentation related to student learning progress and outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with school policies and child safety regulations.

This is an exciting and challenging position for someone who is passionate about Christian education, adopts a relational approach to their work, demonstrates experience and a willingness to partner with the Learning Support team, and the College Staff.

Detailed Job Description:

The Primary Learning Support teacher is required to:

- Read,



understand, and adhere to all the College’s policies and procedures.
- Take proactive responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students in the learning support team.
- Undertake training and professional development as required to keep up to date with current developments.
- To support staff in the Learning Support team with all aspects of the school’s processes and procedures as required.
- Be fully aware of and implement any emergency plans according to College Procedures (e.g. emergency closures, fire alarms etc.).
- To ensure that work is completed in a timely manner and according to agreed procedures.

Key Accountabilities

Area of Accountability

Christian Leadership: Demonstrate a Christ-like example in the College ensuring that:

- All activities are undertaken with a robust Christian commitment and focus.
- Christian servant leadership is exercised with staff, students, parents, and the wider community.
- Perform day-to-day duties prayerfully and consistent with a Biblical lifestyle with the aim of bringing glory to God.

Student Learning Support

- Act as the primary teacher liaison, under the guidance of Head of Student Learning and Support.
- Assist in finalising aides’ timetables and guiding student support.




- Support in teacher training, including induction and observations within learning support.
- Implement case management, tracking progress with parents, Learning Support team, and medical staff.
- Use data-driven strategies to provide targeted student interventions.
- Offer small-group or one-on-one teacher support for learning programs.
- Develop intervention strategies for students with diverse needs.
- Conduct observations and assessments to guide interventions.
- Supervise and monitor student learning support efforts and progress in discussion with primary teachers.
- Plan and strategize Learning Support initiatives for primary students.
- Be prepared to act as a Deputy (on a need basis) to the Head of Student Learning and Support to represent, manage the Learning Support team in the absence of the latter, due to any training or non-availability.

Classroom and Curriculum guidance

- Guide teachers in planning and implementing learning interventions and activities.
- Provide support in developing curriculum for the learning needs.
- Manage and organise individualised resources and materials.
- Support students in developing literacy and numeracy skills through targeted interventions.

Student Wellbeing and Engagement

- Ensure that emotional and social support is provided to students to promote positive learning experiences in a structured manner.
- Provide advice to primary school teachers in managing student behavior of students with disability.

Collaboration and Communication

- Work collaboratively with the primary teachers, learning support team, school leadership a

📌 Primary Learning Support Teacher (Newcastle)
🏢 Belmont Christian College
📍 Newcastle