<p></p> <p><br><strong>Eileen O'Connor Catholic College Lewisham</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Tuesday, 27 January 2026<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Thursday, 20 November 2025<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Part-Time (65 hours per fortnight), Permanent<br></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>About Our School</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">As a Catholic co-educational college, we proudly continue the legacy of Eileen O'Connor, founder of the Brown Nurses, by providing contemporary and innovative education tailored to the specific needs of our students. Our community is built on faith, hospitality, and a deep commitment to celebrating diversity.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Joining<a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/"> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</span></a> means being part of NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 74,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We offer:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">competitive remuneration: up to $93,150. Base salary ranges from $63,600 to $83,170. Salary calculated on averaged conditions (generally only required to work during school term time)</li> <li dir="ltr">salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li dir="ltr">up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li dir="ltr">ongoing training and development opportunities</li> <li dir="ltr">discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products</li> <li dir="ltr">generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>About You</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">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. You must be able to demonstrate:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">an understanding of the diverse needs of students who require individual and classroom support</li> <li dir="ltr">a passion for supporting students with intellectual disabilities</li> <li dir="ltr">experience or an interest in working in diverse and inclusive settings</li> <li dir="ltr">the ability to work collaboratively with teachers as a team member</li> <li dir="ltr">excellent communication skills</li> <li dir="ltr">the ability to be organised, supportive, and resourceful</li> <li dir="ltr">a willingness to support the positive religious and cultural Catholic school environment for students</li> <li dir="ltr">the capacity to assist in the delivery of differentiated programs based on NESA Life Skills outcomes</li> <li dir="ltr">a Certificate III or IV in Educational Support from TAFE NSW, or an equivalent post-secondary qualification.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Application Process</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">current CV &amp; cover letter</li> <li dir="ltr">three referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) your last principal.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People &amp; Culture Services team.</p> <p dir="ltr">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).</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong> <br><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12NXlXECGafjFW1YktzO9pufOa_ypn22x/view"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Click here</span></a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.</p> <p dir="ltr"><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.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</em><br></p>