Learning Assistant

St Edward's College; Gosford; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St Edward’s College on the Central Coast of NSW is seeking a Learning Assistant to work closely with teachers and the Leader of Diverse Learning to deliver educational programs that support literacy, numeracy and oral skills in an inclusive learning environment.

The role requires strong communication and teamwork, a willingness to take on challenges and the capacity to contribute to an educational community filled with energetic and committed educators, with an emphasis on using technology to

Qualifications

• Qualifications and experience in supporting student learning growth and in developing and implementing strategies to allow students to access the curriculum.

Responsibilities

• The Learning Assistant works closely with teachers and the Leader of Diverse Learning in delivering educational programs that support the development of literacy, numeracy and oral skills in an inclusive learning environment.

Job description

Commencing January 2027

St Edward’s College is an all-boys Catholic Independent School on the Central Coast of NSW with an enrolment of 950 students in Years 7 to 12. The College is governed by Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) and provides a wonderfully rich and liberating education that fosters student spirituality and promotes the values of inclusivity, justice and solidarity. The College is driven by staff who are committed to making a difference in the education of boys. Staff are creative, innovative and motivated to establish a learning environment that challenges, nurtures and inspires young men to achieve their personal best.

The Learning Assistant works closely with teachers and the Leader of Diverse Learning in delivering educational programs that support the development of literacy, numeracy and oral skills in an inclusive learning environment. The Learning Assistant plays a key role in supporting students and teachers in the effective functioning of a classroom through the application of a range of principles and processes designed to facilitate student learning in a caring environment.

We are looking for someone with strong communication and teamwork skills with a willingness to take on challenges and the capacity to contribute to an educational community filled with energetic and committed educators. If you have qualifications and experience in supporting student learning growth and in developing and implementing strategies to allow students to access the curriculum, along with an interest in the use of technology to support student learning then you are the type of professional that we are looking for.

St Edward’s College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures. Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.

Applications close at 3pm on Monday 16 November 2026.