St James' Primary School, Muswellbrook is seeking a temporary part time (12 hours/week) Learning Support Assistant to join the team from Term 1, 2022. St James' Primary School, Muswellbrook is a Catholic school where learning comes first. Catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, the school endeavours to provide a holistic and comprehensive education for all students by nurturing the academic, physical, interpersonal and spiritual dimensions of school life. St James’ features an inviting and nurturing educational environment equipped with modern facilities and modern technology. The school grounds feature open plan collaborative classrooms, flexible working spaces, a computer lab, multi-purpose hall, outdoor covered learning area, large playground and playing fields and a fully equipped learning centre with a well-resourced library. These spaces provide a stimulating and adaptable learning environment for all students. <p> Learning Support Assistant position requirements: <br>• have a competent level of literacy and numeracy <br>• have an interest in the process of learning to read and understanding numeracy <br>• have a cooperative nature and a kind manner and be capable of supporting children in their learning <br>• be willing to support the ethos of the Catholic School <br>• be capable of working under supervision of the Learning Support Teacher and Classroom Teachers <br>• be able to work collaboratively as part of a team The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle has an abiding commitment to promote the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults - particularly those who participate in the life of the Diocese. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and, where legislated, hold a Working with Children Check. Diocesan workers are expected to personally adopt and enact the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. </p> <h3>Essential Criteria:</h3> <p> • Working With Children number must be recorded on your application. <br>• Proof of covid vaccination status. </p> <h3>Desirable Criteria:</h3> <p> • experience in working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder <br>• experience in implementing behaviour plans </p> <h3>Renumeration:</h3> <p> Salary is in accordance with New South Wales &amp; Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2020. </p> <h3>Additional Info:</h3> <p> To apply: • Please provide a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the selection criteria along with your resume and directly to aaron.moon@mn.catholic.edu.au • Applicants should nominate at least two (2) referees, one of whom must be their current principal. • Please ensure you provide out of hours contact details for your referees also, not providing these details can delay the recruitment process. • *Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted* Applications Close: Monday 31st January 2022 at 3.30pm </p> <a href="https://www.mn.catholic.edu.au/employment/positions-vacant/job/11930/" target="_blank">More Information</a>