<p> </p><p>MacKillop Catholic College, Warnervale is currently seeking a passionate Learning Support Assistant. This is a temporary part-time opportunity working 36 hours a fortnight.</p><p><strong>Why join us at Catholic Schools Broken Bay?</strong></p><p>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:</p><ul><li><strong>Higher pay: </strong>We have recently finalised our CSBB Enterprise Agreement which guarantees your pay will be at least 1.5% above the NSW Department of Education</li><li><strong>More time: </strong>We provide every primary and secondary classroom teacher with collaborative planning time (CPT), in addition to the usual release from face-to-face</li><li><strong>Staff voice:</strong> Our Enterprise Agreement reflects our deep commitment to having systems in place which give our frontline staff a genuine voice in their work</li><li><strong>Staff School Fee Discounts:</strong> Eligible staff receive a 25% discount on their children’s school fees at our schools, pro-rated to their FTE</li><li><strong>Wellbeing Support:</strong> we provide a wellbeing program to ensure our staff are supported, enabling them to thrive and grow.</li></ul><p><strong>Specific Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborates with teachers to provide classroom support to students with diverse learning needs, including students with disabilities and special requirements</li><li>Assists in the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans for students, ensuring that instructional and support strategies are tailored to each student&#39;s needs</li><li>Modifies and adapts classroom materials, work, and resources to meet the specific needs of students with learning differences</li><li>Provides one-on-one or small-group support to students who require additional assistance in specific subjects or skill areas</li><li>Offers social and emotional learning support, as well as behavioural support to students; helping them develop appropriate lagging skills and problem solve concerning behaviours</li><li>Administering assessments and assisting in input of student data as well as monitoring and tracking progress as required, identifying and addressing areas of achievement, areas of improvement, and challenges</li><li>Maintaining open and regular communication with teachers, learner diversity teachers, and other support staff to ensure a coordinated approach to each student&#39;s education</li><li>Contributes to creating an inclusive and welcoming classroom environment that promotes diversity and celebrates the unique strengths and talents of all</li><li>Assists in managing and de-escalating situations that may arise with students experiencing emotional or behavioural difficulties</li><li>Capacity to set personal learning goals and strive to continuously develop oneself professionally</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Experience working with students with disabilities or diverse learning needs (this role is working with a specific student with identified needs)</li><li>Knowledge of learner diversity practices and strategies.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Patience, empathy, and a passion for supporting students&#39; educational and emotional growth</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, educational staff, and parents</li><li>Have a current Working With Children Check (for paid employment) and a First Aid Certificate</li></ul><p>Applicants who are not currently working in a Broken Bay systemic school must have a 4 year training qualification or be enrolled to undertake further study that will provide them with a four year trained qualification to be eligible to apply for any teaching position in the Diocese.</p><p><strong>About us, our Vision and our Towards 2025 Strategy</strong></p><p>Our Vision is to provide &#39;authentic, professional Catholic education, delivered with care and compassion&#39;. The Vision is underpinned by our exciting and robust Towards 2025 Strategy which places students at the centre of everything we do, and which brings schools and Parishes together to work as one. The Towards 2025 Strategy commits our system of schools to be at least as good as the very best, to maximise the learning growth of every student, and to inspire hearts and minds to know Christ and love learning. Covering an expansive geographical area which includes the Central Coast and Sydney&#39;s Northern Beaches and North Shore, Catholic Schools Broken Bay is a system serving 44 Catholic Schools with around 17,000 students from Kindergarten to Year 12.</p><p><strong>How do I apply?</strong></p><p>Applications should include:</p><ul><li>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</li><li>A current Resume</li></ul><p>To apply, <a href="https://cgprod.phris.org.au/psc/CGPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page&#61;HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&amp;Action&#61;U&amp;FOCUS&#61;Applicant&amp;SiteId&#61;1&amp;JobOpeningId&#61;4154&amp;PostingSeq&#61;1" rel="nofollow">CLICK HERE</a></p><p>Please note candidates may be interviewed and appointed prior to the closing date, it is recommended that you submit your application as soon as possible.</p><p><i>Agencies, please note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted for this position.</i></p><p><strong>Position on COVID-19 vaccinations</strong></p><p>Given the current management of risks associated with COVID-19 in the community, and the gradual wind-back of some settings, CSBB has decided to no longer require all staff to be fully vaccinated, effective 19 September 2022. Staff who are not vaccinated will be required to wear masks when working with children at greater risk of serious illness owing to a medical condition and/or physical disability.</p><p>Catholic Schools Broken Bay promotes a culture of safety and care for children and young people. The Diocesan Office for Safeguarding Charter provides overarching principles that ensure children and young people are at the centre of the work we do and that every child and young person is encouraged to have a voice and participate in their community to their fullest potential. All employees must be aware of the Diocesan Office for Safeguarding Charter and be committed to organisational child safe standards and practice. Successful applicants for child-related roles must meet the requirements of the Working with Children Check.</p>