<p><img alt="" width="149" height="150" /><br /> </p> <h1>Learning Support Officer</h1> <p><br /> <br /><strong>St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Rockdale<br />Commencement Date:</strong> Monday 05 August 2024 or by negotiation<br /><strong>Closing Date: </strong> Wednesday 31 July 2024<br /><strong>Capacity:</strong> Part-Time, Temporary <br /> <br /><br /><strong>Don't miss this exciting opportunity as a Learning Support Officer within our embracing community!</strong><br /> <br /><strong>About Our School</strong><br /> <br />St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Rockdale is a friendly and welcoming multicultural community embedded within the parish of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Rockdale. Children are encouraged to respect others and strive to achieve their best in all areas of learning. Our classrooms are happy, engaging and interactive learning spaces.<br /> <br />The diverse needs of our students are met through an engaging curriculum that contextualises learning and identifies and caters for the individual needs of all students. The school offers specialist teaching in the areas of English as a Second Language, Special Needs, Reading Recovery and Gifted Education. Art, Drama Music and PE teachers foster skill development in a variety of sporting and creative areas. Extra-curricular opportunities are offered through sporting gala days, chess competitions, Science Week, fun club, peer tutoring, Mini Vinnies and representative sport.<br /> <br />We are inspired by the words of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop: "Never see a need without doing something about it."<br /> <br /><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br /> <br />In joining <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/about-us">Sydney Catholic Schools</a> (SCS), you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities and an extensive suite of professional development programs. <br /><br />SCS is recognised for outstanding student achievement, with 9 schools in the top 100 of the HSC rankings and 18 schools placing in the top 150. We focus on enabling a quality preschool to post-school learning journey for every child, supported by a team of dedicated educators and caregivers.<br /> <br /> <br />In addition, we offer:<br /> </p> <ul> <li>remuneration package value at up to $89,168. Base salary ranges from $68,825 to $79,971. Salary calculated on averaged conditions. Work during school-term only. Not required to work in school holidays</li> <li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li> <li>discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p><br /><strong>About You</strong><br /> <br />As 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 centred curriculum. <br /> <br />To excel in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:<br /> </p> <ul> <li>an understanding of the needs of the diverse needs of students who require individual and classroom support</li> <li>the ability to work collaboratively with teachers as a team member</li> <li>excellent communication skills</li> <li>the ability to be organised, supportive and resourceful</li> <li>a willingness to support the positive religious and cultural Catholic school environment for students.</li> </ul> <p><br />You will have attained:<br /> </p> <ul> <li>a Certificate III or IV in Educational Support from TAFE NSW or equivalent post-secondary qualification.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong><br /> <br />Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the steps to submit your application. To complete the application process, please ensure you attach the following;<br /> </p> <ul> <li>current CV</li> <li>cover letter</li> <li>three referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) your last principal.</li> </ul> <p>Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People &amp; Culture Services team.<br /> <br /><br />If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).<br /> <br /><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong><br /><a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/54/2024/07/SCS-Safety-Statement_202406.pdf">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.<br /><br /><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong><br />This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br /> <br /><em>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds. </em><br /> </p>