Learning Support Officer

Sydney Catholic Schools; Sydney; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 88,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Ongoing training and development

Employee referral program

Generous benefits

Job summary

St Mary's Catholic Primary School Erskineville, part of Sydney Catholic Schools, is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to aid the classroom teacher in delivering a Catholic education. The role is part-time (55 hours per fortnight) and temporary for Term 4, 2026, with a pro-rata base salary described below.

You will support students with diverse needs, collaborate with teachers, and contribute to an inclusive, faith-informed learning environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to support diverse student needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers as a team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to support a Catholic school environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher to provide quality Catholic education.
• Support holistic, student-centred curriculum to maximise outcomes.
• Maintain effective communication with students, staff and families.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Catholic environment support

Education

Certificate III/IV in Educational Support

Job description

St Mary's Catholic Primary School Erskineville
Start Date: Monday, 26 October 2026
Application Closing Date: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Employment Type: Part-Time (55 hours per fortnight), Temporary (Term 4, 2026 only)

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At St Mary's Catholic Primary School Erskineville, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

• competitive remuneration: up to $98,823. Base salary ranges from $67,472 to $88,235, paid on a pro-rata basis. Salary calculated on averaged conditions (generally only required to work during school term time)
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• ongoing training and development opportunities
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

St Mary's Catholic Primary School Erskineville is a school for all children. We know every student individually and provide extensive opportunities for all children's passions. Our school is a happy place where academic results are strong, creativity is a key focus and all students and parents have a voice.

About You

As a part of the Learning Support Team you will assist the classroom teacher in providing a quality Catholic education focused on maximising student outcomes, through a holistic, student centered curriculum. You must be able to demonstrate:

• an understanding of the needs of the diverse needs of students who require individual and classroom support
• ability to work collaboratively with teachers as a team member
• excellent communication and organisational skills, support and resourcefulness
• a willingness to support the positive religious and cultural Catholic school environment for students
• a Certificate III or IV in Educational Support from TAFE NSW or equivalent post-secondary qualification.

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8*** (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.