St Mary's Primary School Scone&nbsp;is seeking a temporary part-time (4 hours per week) Learning Support Assistant to join the team from 27 January to 14 May 2023 on Fridays.<br><br>St Mary's Primary School, Scone is a small rural community offering a Catholic education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6.<br>&nbsp;Equipped with modern and engaging facilities, St Mary's uses a contemporary approach to learning which is personalised, stimulating and responds to the learning needs, interests and experiences of each student.<br>&nbsp;St Mary's offers an inclusive environment filled with skilled and committed staffing who nurture the social, emotional, physical and spirtual development of all students in our care, the best possible education with rich learning experiences for our students across the curriculum.<br><br><a href="https://diocesemn.azurewebsites.net/media/5659/position_description_-_cso_-_learning_support_assistant.pdf" target="_blank"><strong><br><br><head3><b>POSITION DESCRIPTION</b></head3></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><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></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></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 Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect, and is committed to being compliant with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check and ensure compliance with our safeguarding policies, the Diocesan Safeguarding Commitment Statement, and the Codes of Conduct.</li>