Learning Support Assistant

Catholic Schools Broken Bay; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Schools Broken Bay - Northbridge NSW invites applications for a full-time permanent role at Eileen O'Connor Catholic School to support students with diverse learning needs. You will work within our network of support classes and collaborate with teachers to assist in delivering inclusive education.

Join a values-driven community, contributing to resource preparation, planning, and student progress reporting while upholding the ethos of Catholic education.

Qualifications

• Practising Catholic and/or demonstrates understanding and commitment to the ethos of the Catholic faith in an educational context
• Knowledge of the Nationally Consistent Data (NCCD) register
• Ability to assist in teaching under the direction and general supervision of a teacher
• Support students with individualised learning plans and report student progress
• Assistance with selection and preparation of teaching resources to meet student needs and interests

Responsibilities

• Assist in teaching under supervision and guidance of a teacher
• Support students with individualised learning plans and monitor progress
• Prepare and adapt teaching resources to meet student needs
• Collaborate with team members to deliver inclusive education
• Supervise groups of students in non-classroom settings and on playgrounds

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Team collaboration

Education

Working with Children Check

Job description

Catholic Schools Broken Bay – Northbridge NSW

Eileen O' Connor Catholic School(EOCS)provides quality education for students with a disability from kindergarten to Year 6 anetwork of Support Classesin local parish schools facilitating the transition between base school and support classes and local parish school enrolment. Collaborating in the Mission, focusing on human flourishing, using Christ asexample to serve, we believe that every child is a unique individual created by God and valued as an individual learner with strengths, gifts, and talents.

For more information, please visit the website at:

www.eocsdbb.catholic.edu.au

Join the dedicated team at Eileen O'Connor School, Northbridge and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with diverse learning needs.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed professional to join us in a full-time permanent role commencing on 28 January 2027.

If you are passionate about supporting students, thrive in a collaborative school environment, and want to be part of a values-driven community, we'd love to hear from you.

Why join us at Catholic Schools Broken Bay?

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

• Higher pay:We have recently finalised our CSBB Enterprise Agreement which guarantees your pay will be at least 1.5% above the NSW Department of Education
• More time:We provide every primary and secondary classroom teacher with collaborative planning time (CPT), in addition to the usual release from face-to-face
• 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 commitment to supporting a positive religious and cultural Catholic school environment for children
• A commitment and interest to support students with special learning needs
• Knowledge of the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) register
• Ability to assist in teaching under the direction and general supervision of a teacher
• Support students with their individualised learning plans in specific areas and report student progress
• Ability to assist with the selection and preparation of teaching resources to meet student needs and interest
• A commitment to excellence in pedagogy
• An understanding of the needs of students who require individual and classroom support
• Ability to carry out individual self-help programs to develop independent living skills in students
• Ability to supervise groups of students other than classroom situations and on playgrounds
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Excellent communication and IT skills

Qualifications and Accreditations

• Practising Catholic and/or can demonstrate an understanding and commitment to, the ethos of the Catholic faith in an educational context
• Valid Working with Children Check

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.

Applications should include:

• A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing why you are interested in the role and addressing each of the specific criteria listed above; and
• A current resume

Application Closing Date: COB, 15th November 2026.