Learner Diversity Assistant

St Paul'S Junior Campus; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher pay package

Collaborative Coaching Time (CPT)

Staff development days

Staff voice in enterprise agreement

School fee discounts

Wellbeing program

Job summary

St Paul’s Junior Campus, Balgowlah, is seeking two temporary part-time Learner Diversity / Learning Support Assistants (42 hours per fortnight) from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028. The roles focus on safeguarding and supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally within a collaborative team.

Applicants should have prior experience as a Learner Diversity or Learning Support Assistant, strong organisation, and the ability to implement evidence-based literacy and numeracy

Qualifications

• Experience as Learner Diversity Assistant or Learning Support role in a primary setting.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience delivering evidence-based intervention programs (e.g., MacqLit).
• Ability to support literacy, numeracy and student development under teacher direction.
• Commitment to safeguarding and maintaining student records.

Skills

Learner Diversity Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Classroom Assistant

Organisational skills

Intervention programs (MacqLit)

Literacy & numeracy support

Team collaboration

Student wellbeing support

Communication skills

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.55 FTE)

Applications Close: 6 November 2026

St Paul's Junior Campus, Balgowlah seeks two temporary part-time Learner Diversity / Learning Support Assistants (42 hours per fortnight) from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028.

Join the welcoming and faith-filled community of St Paul's Junior Campus, Balgowlah. We are seeking passionate and dedicated Learner Diversity Assistants who are committed to supporting students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This rewarding opportunity offers you the chance to make a meaningful difference every day while working collaboratively with a supportive and caring team. Two temporary part-time positions (42 hours per fortnight) are available from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028.

Why join us at Catholic Schools Broken Bay?

We value our teachers and school leaders so they can best support every student to learn and flourish in a culture of safety and care. This is why we have taken the initiative to get ahead of the market and offer the following unique package of benefits to our staff:

• Higher pay: Our latest 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 Time (CPT), in addition to the usual release from face-to-face. We have also introduced additional Staff Development Days plus further 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

• A deep commitment to safeguarding as everyone's responsibility and prioritising child safety
• Experience working as a Learner Diversity Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Classroom Assistant in a Stage 3 setting
• Strong organisational skills, efficiency and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Experience delivering evidence-based intervention programs, including MacqLit, with confidence and accuracy
• Experience supporting literacy, numeracy and other targeted intervention programs to improve student outcomes
• The ability to build positive relationships with students and support their academic, social and emotional development
• Initiative, flexibility and the capacity to respond effectively to changing student and classroom needs
• A collaborative approach and proven ability to work effectively as part of a professional team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience supporting students with diverse learning needs and implementing learning adjustments under teacher direction
• A commitment to maintaining accurate records and monitoring student progress

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. 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, Friday, 6th November 2026

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 andare willing to commit to safeguarding as a shared responsibility.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed