<p><strong>Learning Support Assistant - St Rose Catholic Primary School, Collaroy Plateau </strong></p><p>St Rose Catholic Primary School, Collaroy Plateau is currently seeking a passionate and innovative <strong>Learning Support Assistant.</strong> This is a <strong>12-month temporary, part time </strong>opportunity to commence in Term 1 2025.<br /> </p><p>The role is 20 hours a week, with the working days of Monday to Friday<strong> </strong>(4 hours per day).<br /> </p><p><strong>Why join us at Catholic Schools Broken Bay?</strong><br /><br />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>Well Being:</strong> We provide a robust wellbeing program to ensure our staff thrive and grow.</li></ul><p><strong>Specific Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Ability to work with children with diverse learning needs as well as other students within in the classroom.</li><li>Display a patient, compassionate and caring nature.</li><li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team - such as teachers, parents, external providers.</li><li>Ability to be flexible and adaptable to assist the teacher and their students throughout the learning sessions.</li><li>Training will be provided to assist the successful applicant work with this specific child and the other members of the class.</li><li>Work 1:1 with a student with diverse learning, behavioural and physical needs</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to student well-being and child safety</li><li>A current Working with Children Check</li></ul><p><strong>About us, our Vision and our Towards 2025 Strategy</strong><br /><br />Our Vision is to provide <i>&#39;authentic, professional Catholic education, delivered with care and compassion&#39;</i>. 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.<br /><br /><strong>How do I apply?</strong><br /><br />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><strong>TO APPLY: </strong><a href="https://cgprod.phris.org.au/psp/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;5335&amp;PostingSeq&#61;1" rel="nofollow"><strong>CLICK HERE</strong></a></p><p><strong>Closing Date: 18 December 2024</strong></p><p>Agencies, please note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted for this position.<br /><br /><strong>New position on COVID-19 vaccinations</strong><br /><br />Given the current management of risks associated with COVID-19 in the community, and the gradual wind-back of some settings, <strong>CSBB has decided to no longer require all staff to be fully vaccinated</strong>, <strong>effective 19 September 2022</strong>. 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.<br /><br /><i>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.</i></p>