St Joseph's Primary School, Charlestown is seeking a permanent part‐time (0.6FTE) Learning Support Teacher to join the team, commencing January ****.St Joseph's Primary School, Charlestown aims to provide quality Catholic education by creating a learning community committed to ensuring every child is given the chance to achieve their very best within the classroom.
The school's unique lush bush setting provides a stimulating environment for children to learn and play and gives them the opportunity to develop an awareness and appreciation of the environment.
The school is purpose‐built to facilitate team teaching and gives teachers the opportunity to work collaboratively in their planning and delivery of learning.
The recent refurbishment of existing facilities means the school community is equipped with modern and engaging learning environments to allow the delivery of a comprehensive curriculum.
The large open plan classrooms are equipped with interactive SMARTboards, iPads, laptops and wireless internet to deliver a contemporary learning approach and help students with learning difficulties.POSITION DESCRIPTIONThe Learning Support Teacher (K-6) in a Catholic school has a unique role to play and is assigned with the task of ensuring each child has the opportunity to grow both academically and spiritually and to live a purposeful life.
Examples of responsibilities of the Learning Support Teacher include but are not limited to the following:assist with the identification of students with special educational needs, consult and collaborate with parents, colleagues, CSO personnel and external providers, and facilitate referral and assessment procedures with Catholic Schools Office Student Support staff.deliver intervention, teach students, and assist teachers with curriculum differentiation, as specified by the Leader of Learning Support / Learning Support Coordinator.collaborate with class teachers and other relevant people to assist in the design, implementation, and monitoring and review of adjustments, as documented in the Personalised Plan (PP) or Learner Profile (LP).




work collaboratively with other Learning Support personnel.contribute to the provision of staff professional development and parent education programs.liaise with relevant schools particularly in relation to transition periods.contribute to the preparation of documentation required under legislation in line with privacy, confidentiality, and disability obligations, for example, pre-enrolment documentation, and assist in the preparation of submissions for the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD)support the development of inclusive learning environmentsassist in the implementation of programs and processes to support students with disabilityassist in building capacity of school staff in the area of Special EducationThe teacher will promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in accordance with contemporary evidence‐based learning and wellbeing principles (including digital learning) and will ensure the ongoing development and implementation of pedagogical practices that impact on student learning outcomes.
The teacher will acknowledge and agree to the requirement to work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.EXPERIENCE/CRITERIAAbility to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schoolsExperience working with students with disability (K-6)Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with school staff, CSO staff, and external stakeholders in order to establish productive partnerships and achieve educational outcomes for studentsExperience in the delivery of professional learning for staff and parentsDemonstrated ability to effectively gather and utilise assessment data, and other relevant student data, to determine the adjustments required for individual students and groups of studentsDemonstrated ability to collaboratively prepare Personalised Plans and Learner Profiles for students with disabilityExperience in supporting student enrolment and transitionsWorking knowledge of Disability legislation and the Nationally Consistent Collection of DataEvidence of excellent organisational,



interpersonal, and administrative skillsQUALIFICATIONSQualifications as a four‐year trained teacher (or approved as Three‐year trained due to significant prior experience as a Teacher within the system) and postgraduate qualifications in Special Education and/or special education experienceActive NESA AccreditationCurrent paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) numberCompletion of anaphylaxis trainingCompletion of CPR trainingCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTSalary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement ****.BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH USWork in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and growA corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C;'s apply)Employee assistance program (EAP)Training and staff development programsPaid parental leave for eligible employeesAccess to long service leave after just five years for eligible employeesFOR FURTHER INFORMATIONContact Kathryn Hill, Principal on Tel: (************* or via email: *******************************Additional informationThe Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect.
It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.
All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese's Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese's Safeguarding Commitment Statement.
Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.Applications close: Thursday 12th November **** at *****pmPlease note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.
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📌 Learning Support Teacher - Primary - Charlestown (New South Wales)
🏢 Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle
📍 New South Wales