Learning Support Teacher - Muswellbrook

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle; Muswellbrook; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance program

Training and staff development

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Job summary

St James' Primary School Muswellbrook, part of the Catholic Schools Office Maitland-Newcastle, seeks two Learning Support Teachers (K-6): one permanent full-time and one permanent part-time (0.6FTE) from January 2027. The role focuses on identifying and supporting students with disabilities, collaborating with families, staff, and external providers, and implementing personalised learning plans.

The school emphasises a holistic Catholic education with modern facilities, staff professional

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with disability (K-6)
• Active NESA Accreditation
• Current NSW WWCC number
• Anaphylaxis training
• CPR training

Responsibilities

• Assist with the identification of students with special educational needs, consult with parents and CSO staff, and facilitate referral and assessment procedures.
• Deliver intervention, teach students, and assist teachers with curriculum differentiation.
• Collaborate with class teachers and other staff to design, implement, and monitor adjustments in Personalised Plans or Learner Profiles.
• Work collaboratively with other Learning Support personnel.
• Contribute to staff professional development and parent education programs.
• Liaise with relevant schools regarding transitions.
• Prepare documentation under privacy and disability obligations, including NCCD submissions.
• Support development of inclusive learning environments and capacity building in disability areas.

Skills

Collaboration

Assessment data analysis

Professional development delivery

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Four-year trained teacher

Postgraduate Special Education

Job description

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle - Muswellbrook NSW

2d ago , from Catholic Schools Office - Diocese of MAITLAND-NEWCASTLE

St James' Primary School Muswellbrook is seeking 1 permanent full time and 1 permanent part time (0.6FTE) Learning Support Teachers to join the team from January 2027

St James' Primary School, Muswellbrook is a Catholic school where learning comes first. Catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, the school endeavours to provide a holistic and comprehensive education for all students by nurturing the academic, physical, interpersonal and spiritual dimensions of school life. St James' features an inviting and nurturing educational environment equipped with modern facilities and modern technology. The school grounds feature open plan collaborative classrooms, flexible working spaces, multi-purpose hall, outdoor covered learning area, large playground and playing fields and a fully equipped learning centre with a well-resourced library. These spaces provide a stimulating and adaptable learning environment for all students.

The Learning Support Teacher (K-6) in a Catholic school has a unique role to play and is assigned with the task of ensuring each child has the opportunity to grow both academically and spiritually and to live a purposeful life. Examples of responsibilities of the Learning Support Teacher include but are not limited to the following:

• assist with the identification of students with special educational needs, consult and collaborate with parents, colleagues, CSO personnel and external providers, and facilitate referral and assessment procedures with Catholic Schools Office Student Support staff.
• deliver intervention, teach students, and assist teachers with curriculum differentiation, as specified by the Leader of Learning Support / Learning Support Coordinator.
• collaborate with class teachers and other relevant people to assist in the design, implementation, and monitoring and review of adjustments, as documented in the Personalised Plan (PP) or Learner Profile (LP).
• work collaboratively with other Learning Support personnel.
• contribute to the provision of staff professional development and parent education programs.
• liaise with relevant schools particularly in relation to transition periods.
• contribute to the preparation of documentation required under legislation in line with privacy, confidentiality, and disability obligations, for example, pre-enrolment documentation, and assist in the preparation of submissions for the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD)
• support the development of inclusive learning environments
• assist in the implementation of programs and processes to support students with disability
• assist in building capacity of school staff in the area of Special Education

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools
• Experience working with students with disability (K-6)
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with school staff, CSO staff, and external stakeholders in order to establish productive partnerships and achieve educational outcomes for students
• Experience in the delivery of professional learning for staff and parents
• Demonstrated ability to effectively gather and utilise assessment data, and other relevant student data, to determine the adjustments required for individual students and groups of students
• Demonstrated ability to collaboratively prepare Personalised Plans and Learner Profiles for students with disability
• Experience in supporting student enrolment and transitions
• Working knowledge of Disability legislation and the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data
• Evidence of excellent organisational, interpersonal, and administrative skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualifications as a four-year trained teacher (or approved as Three-year trained due to significant prior experience as a Teacher within the system) and postgraduate qualifications in Special Education and/or special education experience
• Active NESA Accreditation
• Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
• Completion of anaphylaxis training
• Completion of CPR training

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.

• Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow

A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply)

• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Training and staff development programs
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees

Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.

Additional information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.