<p><b>Location: </b>Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Position status: permanent part-time (65 hours per fortnight)</strong></p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Paid school holidays</strong></p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Supportive working environment&nbsp;</strong></p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Rewarding role working in our high support needs settings&nbsp;</strong></p></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">The High Support Needs Centres for Learning are set in the context of <a href="https://www.xavierllandilo.catholic.edu.au/Learning/High-Support-Needs">Xavier College, Llandilo</a>, <a href="https://stpatsdundas.catholic.edu.au/Learning/High-Support-Needs">St Patrick’s Marist College, Dundas</a> and <a href="https://www.stlukesmarsdenpark.catholic.edu.au/Arrunga">St Luke's Arrunga School</a> providing students with an alternate platform for learning. The learning for students enrolled in the centres will reflect their needs and will, where appropriate include attendance in some mainstream classes. Through a focus on learning and wellbeing, our centres provide individualised programs and support for children with high support needs.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>About the opportunity:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">We are currently seeking a driven School​ ​Support​ ​Officer​ ​-​ ​High Support Needs (HSN) to improve the learning​ ​outcomes for​ ​students at <span style="text-decoration: underline">St Luke's Arrunga School.</span> This position is a permanent part-time opportunity working 65 hours per fortnight (Monday-Friday).</p> <p dir="ltr">Work location is subject to change depending on emerging needs.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>The School​ ​Support​ ​Officer​ ​-​ ​HSN is accountable for:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Providing​ ​timetabled​ ​support​ ​and​ ​supervision​ ​of​ ​students,​ ​providing​ ​physical​ ​assistance​ ​and/or personal​ ​care​ ​when​ ​required</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Implementing​ ​specific​ ​skill​ ​training​ ​and/or​ ​reinforcement​ ​of​ ​skills​ ​and​ ​independence</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Supporting​ ​the​ ​Personalised​ ​Learning​ ​Plan​ ​process</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Developing​ ​resources​ ​for​ ​special​ ​purposes</p></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>About you:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">To be successful in this highly rewarding role you will demonstrate alignment with the purpose and core values of CSPD along with:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Previous experience working with vulnerable students</p></li> <li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc"> <p dir="ltr">Demonstrated ability to build meaningful relationships with students and support an inclusive learning environment</p></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Interested?</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian here.</p> <p dir="ltr">CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>About our organisation:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">We are part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) a system of schools committed to responding to the needs of students in a world that is changing rapidly. With over 5000 passionate employees located across 83 primary and secondary schools, we have the intent and the resources to transform the learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 45,000 plus students. We are always on the lookout for top talent to help us achieve our strategic goal of inspiring the future, through quality catholic schooling and by strengthening the professional lives of our employees.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Apply today!</strong></p>