<p><i><strong>Join the welcoming and faith-filled community of St Paul's Junior Campus, Balgowlah. We are seeking passionate and dedicated Learner Diversity Assistants who are committed to supporting students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This rewarding opportunity offers you the chance to make a meaningful difference every day while working collaboratively with a supportive and caring team. Two temporary part-time positions (42 hours per fortnight) are available from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028.</strong></i></p> <p><strong>Why join us at Catholic Schools Broken Bay?</strong>&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br> We value our teachers and school leaders so they can best support every student to learn and flourish in a culture of safety and care. This is why we have taken the initiative to get ahead of the market and offer the following unique package of benefits to our staff:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><strong>Higher pay: </strong>Our latest four-year CSBB Enterprise Agreement provides salaries which are currently around 2%&nbsp;<strong>above</strong>&nbsp;the NSW Department of Education. Our EA is also underpinned by a guarantee our rates will be at least 1.5% above the NSW Department of Education into the future&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>More time: </strong>We provide every primary and secondary classroom teacher with Collaborative Coaching Time (CPT), in addition to the usual release from face-to-face. We have also introduced additional Staff Development Days plus further arrangements for teacher directed time throughout the year&nbsp;</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&nbsp;</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&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Wellbeing Support: </strong>we provide a robust wellbeing program to ensure our staff thrive and grow.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Specific Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>A deep commitment to safeguarding as everyone's responsibility and prioritising child safety&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience working as a Learner Diversity Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Classroom Assistant in a Stage 3 setting&nbsp;</li> <li>Strong organisational skills, efficiency and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience delivering evidence-based intervention programs, including MacqLit, with confidence and accuracy&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience supporting literacy, numeracy and other targeted intervention programs to improve student outcomes&nbsp;</li> <li>The ability to build positive relationships with students and support their academic, social and emotional development&nbsp;</li> <li>Initiative, flexibility and the capacity to respond effectively to changing student and classroom needs&nbsp;</li> <li>A collaborative approach and proven ability to work effectively as part of a professional team&nbsp;</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience supporting students with diverse learning needs and implementing learning adjustments under teacher direction&nbsp;</li> <li>A commitment to maintaining accurate records and monitoring student progress</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Us</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>We are Catholic Schools Broken Bay, a vibrant and enriching learning environment that spans the Central Coast, Sydney's Northern Beaches and the North Shore. Students are engaged, empowered and inspired to become their best selves. Our 43 schools all promote faith, learning, and wellbeing. We invite parents, caregivers, and students to discover a Catholic education delivered with care and compassion, available through our Kindergarten to Year 12 pathways.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>How do I apply?</strong>&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br> Applications should include:&nbsp;</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&nbsp;</li> <li>A current resume</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Closing Date: COB, Friday, 6th November 2026</strong></p> <p><i><strong>Please note, we may interview candidates prior to the closing date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as reasonably possible.</strong></i></p> <p>Please ensure that you apply through our recruitment portal. Applications received outside the portal will not be accepted.</p> <p><strong>Agencies, please note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted for this position.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><i>At Catholic Schools Broken Bay, child safety is paramount. Our commitment is for our school communities to be spaces where every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to grow and flourish. We actively seek individuals who recognise and&nbsp;are willing to commit to safeguarding as a shared responsibility.</i>&nbsp;</p>