Classroom and Learning Support / Teacher's Aide

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools in Port Macquarie invites applications for a Part-time Classroom and Learning Support / Teacher's Aide at St Joseph's Regional College. The role supports students, including those with special needs, under the guidance of teaching staff.

The successful applicant will hold a NSW Working with Children Check, support individual and small group learning, and engage in ongoing professional development as required by the school.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and commitment to Catholic ethos and school mission.
• Experience with children with special needs, including autism.
• Awareness of needs of students with allergies; training in EpiPen use.
• Ability to implement and document progress for individuals/small groups.
• Willingness to undertake further training in aiding children with special needs.
• Experience collaborating with teaching staff in a classroom.
• Digital technology skills relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers with learning activities and support programs.
• Document progress for individual and small-group students.
• Support students with special needs and manage allergy-related needs.
• Participate in ongoing training and school initiatives as directed by leadership.

Skills

Catholic ethos & mission

Special needs support

Allergies & EpiPen awareness

Progress documentation

Training willingness

Team collaboration in classroom

Digital technology skills

Job description

Classroom and Learning Support / Teacher's Aide

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools – Port Macquarie NSW

St Joseph's Regional College, Port Macquarie

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following position:

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Classroom and Learning Support

Position Type: Part-time temporary
Hours / FTE: 28.75 hours per week
Commencement date: 28th January 2027
Term of Appointment: 2027 School Year

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Classification & Benefits:
This role is classified as Level 4.1 averaged under the NSW and ACT Systemic Catholic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025 as updated or reviewed.
Detailed information regarding the level, salary increments, and general employment conditions can be found within the Agreement.

Applicants must:

• hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check
• comply with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead Policy upon appointment
  

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following criteria:

• a knowledge of and commitment to the Catholic ethos and mission of the school.
• experience in working with children with special needs, including children on the autistic spectrum
• awareness of the needs of students with diagnosed allergies and training in the use of EpiPen
• ability to successfully implement programs and document progress regarding individual and/or small group support
• preparedness to undergo further training in aiding children with special needs
• experience in working collaboratively with teaching staff in a classroom environment
• possesses digital technology skills required for the position
• other duties directed by the Principal or Leader

Enquiries to the school: Wendy Welsh ***********@lism.catholic.edu.au

Applications must be received by 9.00am Monday 2nd November 2026

Hastings Region

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools.

Child Protection Legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.