Learning Support Assistant - Medowie

Catherine Mcauley Primary School - Medowie; Medowie; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Catherine McAuley Primary School, Medowie is seeking two permanent part time Learning Support Assistants to join the team commencing January 2027. The school will welcome its inaugural students and offers a Catholic education in the Port Stephens region.

LSAs work under teachers to support classroom activities, care for students with disabilities, and help create a faith-filled learning environment. Positions are permanent and part-time (6.5 hours per day), with the school located in Medowie,

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in classroom activities and routines.
• Assist students with disability ensuring their academic and spiritual growth.
• Contribute to a faith-filled educational experience under teacher direction.

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time

Applications Close: 18 November 2026

Catherine McAuley Primary School, Medowie is seeking two permanent part time Learning Support Assistants to join the teamcommencing January 2027.

Catherine McAuley Primary School, Medowie has a rare opportunity to be part of something from the very beginning as we prepare to welcome our inaugural students when our school opens in the new year.

We are seeking two permanent part time Learning Support Assistants (6.5 hours per day)to join the teamcommencing January 2027.

Scheduled to open in 2027, Catherine McAuley Primary School, Medowie will cater to the demand for Catholic education in the Port Stephens region and form part of the education precinct which is already home to Catherine McAuley Catholic College and the St Nicholas Early Education Centre, Medowie.

The College is in the beautiful Port Stephens region and can provide the ideal coastal or semi-rural lifestyle for those considering a sea change.

Medowie is only 34km from the Newcastle CBD and within an hour to the stunning Hunter Valley area.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Learning Support Assistants (LSA) in a Catholic school have a unique role to play and are assigned with the task of supporting teachers in ensuring each child has the opportunity to grow both academically and spiritually and to live a purposeful life.

• Supported by the Catholic community, of which they are a vital part, LSAs support teachers in inviting students and their families into a faith-filled educational experience
• LSAs support the promotion of the school as a place of learning and excellence where creativity and curiosity are nurtured and students are connected with their world through deep learning and engagement
• Under the direction of teachers, LSAs provide support and assistance in school routines; classroom activities; and the care and support of students with disability.

Affiliation: Catholic

Teaching Level: Primary