<p>St Patricks Primary School Cessnock&nbsp;is seeking a Permanent Part Time (27 hours per week) Learning Support Assistant&nbsp;to join the team January 2025.<br><br>St Patrick’s Primary School, Cessnock is located in the beautiful Hunter Valley area of New South Wales cratering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6.<br>Surrounded outside of the city centre by verdant countryside, Cessnock is the largest town in Australia’s oldest wine region.<br>The region is full of activities catering to various lifestyle pursuits and is less than an hour outside of the Newcastle CBD.<br>A school of 362 students, St Patrick's provides a place, built on the Josephite tradition, where creative learning and the individual talents of each student and teacher is appreciated, embraced and encouraged.<br>The school has a strong focus on community and is committed to supporting each individual student and teacher.<br><br><br><br><a href="https://diocesemn.azurewebsites.net/media/5659/position_description_-_cso_-_learning_support_assistant.pdf"><strong>POSITION DESCRIPTION</strong></a><br><br>Learning Support Assistants (LSA) in a Catholic school have a unique role to play and are assigned with the task of supporting teachers in ensuring each child has the opportunity to grow both academically and spiritually and to live a purposeful life.<br>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Supported by the Catholic community, of which they are a vital part, LSAs support teachers in inviting students and their families into a faith-filled educational experience<br>&nbsp;</li><li>LSAs support the promotion of the school as a place of learning and excellence where creativity and curiosity are nurtured and students are connected with their world through deep learning and engagement<br>&nbsp;</li><li>Under the direction of teachers, LSAs provide support and assistance in school routines; classroom activities; and the care and support of students with disability.<br>&nbsp;</li></ul>