About the Opportunity

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St Columba's Catholic College, Springwood are seeking a permanent, part-time Teacher's Assistant to work collaboratively with other school staff to provide support and assistance to teachers and students in the successful delivery of school learning and pastoral outcomes.  This position is 4 days per week, working Monday - Thursday.

The School 

St Columba’s strives to be authentically Catholic in its identity, whilst ensuring the best possible learning and teaching for the whole person as part of a rich tradition of Catholic education.  Surrounded by beautiful native bushland, wildlife and modern learning spaces, St Columba’s is fully equipped with the tools of today, whilst offering staff and students a tranquil setting for learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Working in collaboration with a Teacher or group of Teachers in the implementation of learning and teaching strategies for both individual and groups of students

• Supervising students in non-teaching periods (including on excursions)

• Supervising students during examination periods and other duties, as directed by the principal.

 Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' Teacher's Assistant experience (preferably in a secondary educational institution) and or a Tertiary qualification in the relevant area of study
• Experience in the delivery of Maclit Reading Interventions (or a willingness to be trained)
• Working with Children Check clearance
• The successful applicant will be required to work a minimum of four days per week, Monday to Thursdays, with the possibility of also working Fridays.

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

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.