Diverse Learning Support Assistant

Catholic Schools Broken Bay; Willoughby; On-site; AUD 26,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher pay above NSW Dept

Collaborative coaching / Planning time

Staff voice in governance

School fee discounts for staff

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Mercy Catholic College Chatswood seeks a dynamic Diverse Learning Support Assistant for a permanent part-time role (0.4FTE or 0.6FTE) commencing January 2027. There is flexibility regarding working days, to be discussed at interview.

Catholic Schools Broken Bay offers above-NSW Department of Education salaries under the four-year Enterprise Agreement, plus collaborative coaching, staff development, fee discounts for staff and a well‑being program.

Qualifications

• Experience in a secondary school setting and ability to support diverse learning needs.
• Knowledge of educational and wellbeing support practices.
• Ability to implement learning support plans in classroom settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with staff, students and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational and wellbeing support to students with diverse learning needs.
• Assist in implementing learning support plans and personalised learning programs.
• Help maintain safe and supportive learning environments.
• Collaborate with staff within a diverse learning team and PLCs.

Skills

Diverse Learning Support

Secondary school experience

Educational wellbeing support

Learning plans implementation

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

Catholic Schools Broken Bay – Chatswood NSW

Mercy Catholic College Chatswood seeks a dynamic, skilled and passionate Diverse Learning Support Assistant for this permanent part-time (0.4FTE or 0.6FTE) role commencing in January 2027. There are some flexibility regards required days of work. This will be discussed with shortlisted applicants at the interview stage.

Why join us at Catholic Schools Broken Bay?

• Higher pay: Our four-year CSBB Enterprise Agreement provides salaries which are currently around 2%abovethe NSW Department of Education. Our EA is also underpinned by a guarantee our rates will be at least 1.5% above the NSW Department of Education into the future
• More time: We provide every primary and secondary classroom teacher with Collaborative Coaching / Planning Time, in addition to the usual release from face-to-face. We have also introduced additional Staff Development Days focused on curriculum reform, as well as separate arrangements for teacher directed time throughout the year
• Staff voice: Our Enterprise Agreement reflects our deep commitment to having systems in place which give our frontline staff a genuine voice in their work
• Staff School Fee Discounts: Eligible staff receive a 25% discount on their children's school fees at our schools, pro-rated to their FTE
• Wellbeing Support: we provide a robust wellbeing program to ensure our staff thrive and grow.

Specific Criteria

• Be a highly effective, skilled diverse learning support assistant with demonstrated experience in a secondary school setting
• Support the vision, purpose and values of Catholic Schools Broken Bay and the strategic priorities of the College
• Current knowledge of The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), Disability Standards for Education and Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) highly regarded
• Be able to provide educational and wellbeing support to students with diverse learning needs
• Ability to assist in implementation of learning support plans and personalised learning programs within a classroom setting
• Effectively manage and facilitate safe and supportive learning environments with an understanding of positive student welfare practices
• Align professional learning to the needs of students
• Be able to work collaboratively as part of a dynamic diverse learning team and professional learning community
• Possess highly developed interpersonal, presentation and communication skills alongside the ability to develop positive personal relationships with staff, students, parents, carers and community members
• Demonstrate a commitment to supporting and participating in the broader co-curricular activities and initiatives of the College community

At Catholic Schools Broken Bay, child safety is paramount. Our commitment is for our school communities to be spaces where every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to grow and flourish. We actively seek individuals who recognise and are willing to commit to safeguarding as a shared responsibility.

About Us

We are Catholic Schools Broken Bay, a vibrant and enriching learning environment that spans the Central Coast, Sydney's Northern Beaches and the North Shore. Students are engaged, empowered and inspired to become their best selves. Our 43 schools all promote faith, learning and wellbeing in the pursuit of our system wide Strategy,Shaping Tomorrow: Together in Faith. We invite parents, caregivers, and students to discover a Catholic education delivered with care and compassion, available through our Kindergarten to Year 12 pathways.

Application Closing Date: COB Monday, 9th November 2026