St Joseph's Primary School, Denman is seeking a temporary part-time (10 hours per week across Monday & Thursday) Learning Support Assistant to join the team for the 2027 school year.

St Joseph’s Primary School is located in the small, thriving Upper Hunter town of Denman. Our School offers quality Catholic education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 from the areas of Denman, Martindale, Sandy Hollow, Bureen and Jerrys Plains. St Joseph's is an open and caring community where social justice, honesty, compassion and love are nurtured and valued. Our school community is built on an active partnership between the parents, school and local Parish and curriculum differentiation ensures that the needs of all students are catered for at all levels.

POSITION DESCRIPTION Learning Support Assistants (LSA) in a Catholic school have a unique role to play and are assigned with the task of supporting teachers in ensuring each child has the opportunity to grow both academically and spiritually and to live a purposeful life.

Supported by the Catholic community, of which they are a vital part, LSAs support teachers in inviting students and their families into a faith-filled educational experience

LSAs support the promotion of the school as a place of learning and excellence where creativity and curiosity are nurtured and students are connected with their world through deep learning and engagement

Under the direction of teachers, LSAs provide support and assistance in school routines; classroom activities; and the care and support of students with disability.

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA





Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools

Experience working with students with disability (K-12)

Demonstrated ability to work under the direction of a teacher, and in collaboration with school staff, CSO staff, and external stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to effectively administer assessments, and deliver interventions, under the direction of a teacher

Demonstrated ability to implement adjustments required for individual students and groups of students

Experience in supporting student enrolment and transitions, under the direction of a teacher

Knowledge about the relevant Disability legislation and the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data

Evidence of excellent organisational, interpersonal, and administrative skills

QUALIFICATIONS

Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number

Completion of anaphylaxis training

Certificate III or IV in School Based Education Support / or experience in schools (Desirable)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.

ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH US

Work in quality schools where students are nurtured,



challenged and encouraged to excel and grow

A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C;'s apply)

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Training and staff development programs

Paid parental leave for eligible employees

Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Contact Michelle Lovegrove, Principal on Tel: (02) *** or via email: *******

Please 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.

Applications close: Friday 6th November 2026 at 11.59pm Additional information The 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.

📌 Learning Support Assistant (Denman)
🏢 Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle
📍 Denman