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.

The High Support Learning Team at CSPD is seeking a caring and dedicated Classroom and Learning Support Assistant to join our team on a Permanent part-time basis - 65 hours per fortnight!

While the role is not itinerant in nature, the team supports students across three centre locations: Kirinari at Xavier College, Llandilo; Wiyanga at St Patrick's Marist, Dundas; and Arrunga at St Luke's, Marsden Park.

The current vacancy is based at Kirinari, Xavier College, Llandilo. However, as part of the High Support Learning Team, you may be required to relocate to one of the other centre locations in the future to meet changing student needs and service requirements.

Key Responsibilities

In this role you will work collaboratively 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

• 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

• Experience in providing administrative support;

• A willingness to contribute to school life;

• A Certificate III or IV in School Based Education Support (either completed or currently studying) is highly regarded.

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

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and benefits
• Up to 25% off school fees for your children
• Wellbeing initiatives and resources
• Professional growth and development opportunities 
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees
• State of the art facilities and a supportive team
• 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.