About the Opportunity

If you are currently employed by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, please submit your application via our internal Careers Site on EmployeeConnect. We are excited to support you in the next step of your career.

Our Lady of the Way is seeking a caring and dedicated Classroom and Learning Support Assistant to join our team on a temporary part-time basis (3 days per week) until the end of Jan 2027! 

Located in Emu Plains,Our Lady of the Way is a co-educational Catholic school committed to providing a comprehensive education from Kindergarten to Year 6. We offer a balanced and caring learning environment focused on the needs of each child. 

Key Responsibilities

In this role you will work collaboratively with teachers and school staff to:- 

● Support the learning and wellbeing of students in classroom settings 

● Assist individual students and small groups to engage meaningfully with learning tasks 

● Contribute to the implementation of personalised learning plans 

● Support teachers in delivering curriculum and classroom activities including the use of technological devices and support aides to support learning 

● Skills to assist in Diversity initiatives for student supported learning workshops 

● Help maintain an inclusive, positive and safe learning environment.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful applicant will bring: 

● A genuine commitment to the mission and ethos of Catholic education; 

● Strong interpersonal and communication skills 

● The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and take direction when required 

● Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail 

● A caring, patient and supportive approach to working with students 

● A willingness to contribute to school life; 

● A Certificate III or IV in School Based Education Support (either completed or currently studying) or either studying/completing tertiary education studies is highly advantageous. 

● A valid Working with Children Check clearance (as required under NSW Child Protection Legislation) 

Benefits

As a valued CSPD employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools. But that's not all. We offer:

• Competitive remuneration

• Salary packaging 

• Wellbeing initiatives and resources

• Extensive growth and development opportunities 

• State-of-the-art facilities 

• Fitness passport

Interested? Apply Now! Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

The Organisation

CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.

Child Safeguarding Statement

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including holding a cleared NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and compliance with CSPDs Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students. For more information regarding WWCCs, click here.

Diversity Statement

CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.