<p>St Columba's Primary School, Adamstown is seeking a temporary&nbsp;3 hours per week&nbsp;Learning Support Assistant&nbsp;to join the team from 3 August 2026.<br><br> St Columba's Primary School, Adamstown, is an extraordinary primary school with a long tradition of delivering quality educational experiences for students.<br> The strong school community enjoys a beautiful setting close to the city of Newcastle and its stunning beaches, while providing a balanced education that focuses on the academic, social, physical and spiritual needs of its students.<br><br><br><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mncatholic.sharepoint.com/:b:/t/HR-HumanResourcesTeamSite-Active-PositionDescriptionLibrary/EUOOQoF75ihDhMdG5Ze0rugBKiLkeKvz-joYLVsZ_pC0nA?e=COQUTK"><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><br> The teacher will promote the school as a place of learning and excellence in accordance with contemporary evidence-based learning and wellbeing principles (including digital learning) and will ensure the ongoing development and implementation of pedagogical practices that impact on student learning outcomes.&nbsp; The teacher will acknowledge and agree to the requirement to work within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.</li> </ul>