St John the Baptist Primary School Maitland is seeking 3 x Permanent Learning Support Assistants to join the team in 2025.One position is 10 hours per week and two positions are 15 hours per week.St John the Baptist Primary School is a Catholic school catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6.At St John the Baptist we provide a meaningful and inclusive learning environment that caters for the intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social and physical dimensions of all students.Our educational frameworks reflect a commitment to growing, developing and responding to the needs of all students and encourage all students to become lifelong learners.We look forward to sharing in your child's educational journey.EXPERIENCE/CRITERIAAbility to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schoolsExperience working with students with disability (K-12)Demonstrated ability to work under the direction of a teacher, and in collaboration with school staff, CSO staff, and external stakeholdersDemonstrated ability to effectively administer assessments, and deliver interventions, under the direction of a teacherDemonstrated ability to implement adjustments required for individual students and groups of studentsExperience in supporting student enrolment and transitions, under the direction of a teacherKnowledge about the relevant Disability legislation and the Nationally Consistent Collection of DataEvidence of excellent organisational, interpersonal, and administrative skillsQUALIFICATIONSCurrent paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) numberCompletion of anaphylaxis trainingCertificate III or IV in School Based Education Support / or experience in schools (Desirable)CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTSalary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and growA corporate fitness program through Fitness PassportEmployee assistance program (EAP)Training and staff development programsPaid parental leave for eligible employeesAccess to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.TO APPLYPlease provide a cover letter along with your resumeWithin your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.Applications close: Tuesday 3rd December 2024 at 11.59pmThe 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr