Diverse Learning Support Assistant — Part-Time (Secondary)

Mercy Catholic College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher pay above NSW Dept of Education

Collaborative Coaching / Planning Time

Staff development days

Staff fee discounts

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Mercy Catholic College Chatswood is seeking a dynamic Diverse Learning Support Assistant for a permanent part-time role commencing January 2027. The position offers flexibility in required days and is 0.4FTE or 0.6FTE.

The successful candidate will support students with diverse learning needs, contribute to wellbeing programs, and collaborate with the learning team to implement individual learning plans in a secondary school setting.

Qualifications

• Be a highly effective, skilled diverse learning support assistant with demonstrated experience in a secondary school setting.
• Knowledge of The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), Disability Standards for Education and NCCD is highly regarded.
• Ability to provide educational and wellbeing support to students with diverse learning needs.
• Ability to implement learning support plans and personalised learning programs in classroom settings.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills; build positive relationships with staff, students and families.

Responsibilities

• Support diverse learners in a secondary setting to achieve learning goals.
• Contribute to safe, supportive learning environments and student welfare practices.
• Collaborate with the learning team to align with College priorities and student needs.

Skills

Diverse learning support

Secondary school experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Mercy Catholic College Chatswood is seeking a dynamic Diverse Learning Support Assistant for a permanent part-time role commencing January 2027. The position offers flexibility in required days and is 0.4FTE or 0.6FTE.

The successful candidate will support students with diverse learning needs, contribute to wellbeing programs, and collaborate with the learning team to implement individual learning plans in a secondary school setting.