Learning Support Assistant - St Joseph’s Primary School, Taree

Applications close: Friday 20 February 2026 at 11.59pm

Permanent Part Time capacity (16.5 hours per week) from 20 April.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week.

Nestled within a beautiful bushland setting, St Joseph’s Primary School offers a welcoming and vibrant community where diversity is celebrated and every student is valued. Our spacious, park‑like grounds create a calm and inspiring environment for learning, while our strong partnerships with families and the wider community enrich school life.

At St Joseph’s, we embrace flexible learning environments that support both collaboration and personalised learning. Our goal is to empower every student to reach their full potential—and our Learning Support Assistants play a vital role in making that happen.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • Under the direction of teachers, LSAs provide support and assistance in school routines; classroom activities; and the care and support of students with disability.

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

  • Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools

  • Experience working with students with disability (K-12)

  • Demonstrated ability to work under the direction of a teacher, and in collaboration with school staff, CSO staff, and external stakeholders

  • Demonstrated ability to effectively administer assessments, and deliver interventions, under the direction of a teacher

  • Demonstrated ability to implement adjustments required for individual students and groups of students

  • Experience in supporting student enrolment and transitions, under the direction of a teacher

  • Knowledge about the relevant Disability legislation and the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data

  • Evidence of excellent organisational, interpersonal, and administrative skills

  • Administration experience (Desirable)

  • Competence in Microsoft suite programs (Desirable) 

  • High level of organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (Desirable) 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number 

  • Completion of anaphylaxis training

  • Certificate III or IV in School Based Education Support / or experience in schools (Desirable)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

  • Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow

  • A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport T&C's apply)

  • Employee assistance program (EAP)

  • Training and staff development programs

  • Paid parental leave for eligible employees

  • Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Contact Brooke Stephens, Principal on Tel: (02) 6557 7031 or via email: brooke.stephens@mn.catholic.edu.au

TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND

  • Please provide a cover letter along with your resume

  • Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.

Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.

Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.

Applications close: Friday 20 February 2026 at 11.59pm

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