Learning Support Assistant (Part-Time, Temp) – Grow & Impact

Catholic Schools Broken Bay; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Schools Broken Bay invites applications for a Learning Support Assistant at St Brendan’s Lake Munmorah, NSW on a part-time temporary basis. The role runs 42 hours per fortnight and starts 12 October 2026 until the end of the school year, supporting students with diverse learning needs under guidance from classroom teachers.

We seek candidates committed to Catholic education, with valid Working with Children Check and First Aid certification, ready to contribute to inclusive learning in

Qualifications

• Practising Catholic and/or can demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the ethos of Catholic education
• Valid Working with Children Check
• First Aid Certificate

Skills

Catholic faith commitment

Team collaboration

Student support

Education

Working with Children Check

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Catholic Schools Broken Bay – Lake Munmorah NSW

St Brendan’s Lake Munmorah is inviting applications for an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join our team in a part-time temporary capacity working 42 hours a fortnight to commence on 12 October 2026 until the end of the school year.

About the School

St Brendan's Catholic School, Lake Munmorah opened in 1989. The school is situated on NSW’s Central Coast. It is a two-stream school with a current enrolment of 465 students.

Inspired by our motto 'Alive in Christ', the community of St Brendan's Catholic School strives to recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of each person.

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

Have a commitment to the practice of the Catholic faith

Committed to excellence in teaching practice to meet the diverse learning needs of individual students

A deep commitment to safeguarding as everyone's responsibility and prioritising child safety

The capacity to plan and teach co-operatively with classroom teachers to ensure students can access classroom teaching and achieve learning outcomes

Capacity to respond to specialist reports and collaborate with teachers in meeting identified needs of students

Some experience with NCCD, other data collection processes and personalized planning to ensure students learning needs are met.

Capacity to collaborate in the development and implementation of an ISP for a student with diverse learning needs

Confidently applies technology to support diverse learning needs of students

Sound knowledge of K-6 syllabus including programming, assessment and reporting

Commitment to professional learning and the willingness to share talents as an active member of staff

A deep commitment to safeguarding as everyone's responsibility and prioritising child safety¿

Qualifications

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

First Aid Certificate

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

A valid Working with Children Check for paid employment purpose

Closing Date: COB,2nd October 2026

Please note, we may interview candidates prior to the closing date, so we encourage you to submit an application as soon as reasonably possible.

Agencies, please note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted for this position.

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 and are willing to commit to safeguarding as a shared responsibility.

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