<p><b>Commencement Date: </b>29 April 2024<br /></p><p><b>Closing Date:</b> 3 April 2024</p><p><b>Capacity: </b>Part time Temporary (Contract for Terms 2-3 replacing an employee on leave)</p><p>St Aloysius Catholic Primary School is seeking a suitably qualified Learning Support Officer to join a team of education professionals committed to making a positive impact on the lives of their students.</p><p><b>About the school</b></p><p>St. Aloysius Catholic Primary School is located in the beautiful beachside suburb of Cronulla. It caters to the educational needs of approximately 190 girls and boys from Kindergarten to Year 6. As a small school, we believe we offer students a unique and personalised, contemporary education that allows them to achieve their best in a number of curricular and extra-curricular domains. Our highly skilled, passionate and enthusiastic teachers are committed to ensuring that every student receives an education that equips them with the necessary skills needed for an increasingly changing world.</p><p>We are seeking an organised, supportive and resourceful Learning Support Officer to replace an employee on leave.</p><p><b>About the role</b></p><p>As part of the Learning Support Team you will assist the classroom teacher in providing a quality Catholic education focused on maximising student outcomes, through a holistic, student centred curriculum. </p><p><b>What we offer</b></p><p>In joining St Aloysius Catholic Primary School, you will be joining the Sydney Catholic Schools system, and be a part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and more than 72,000 students. </p><p>Sydney Catholic Schools is recognised for outstanding student achievement, with 9 schools in the top 100 of the HSC rankings and 17 schools placing in the top 150. We focus on enabling a quality preschool to post-school learning journey for every child, supported by a team of dedicated educators and caregivers.</p><p><b>In addition, we offer:</b></p><ul><li>competitive <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/salaries" rel="nofollow">salary range</a> and salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 annually</li><li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li><li>ongoing professional development and support</li><li>generous Employee Referral Program</li><li>health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including voice care programs and free annual flu shots</li><li>flexible working arrangements.</li></ul><p><b>The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate:</b></p><ul><li>an understanding of the needs of the diverse needs of students who require individual and classroom support</li><li>ability to instruct small group programs and/or individual students, motivate children to participate in unfamiliar or challenging activities and redirect students into appropriate behaviours during activities if necessary.</li><li>ability to communicate effectively and succinctly when conversing with parents, children and teachers</li><li>ability to work collaboratively with teachers as a team member</li><li>excellent communication skills</li><li>personal organisation and resourcefulness</li><li>a willingness to support the positive religious and cultural Catholic school environment for students</li><li>availability to work 9.00am-1.30pm over two days per week.</li></ul><p><b>You will have attained:</b></p><ul><li>a Certificate III or IV in Educational Support from TAFE NSW or equivalent post-secondary qualification</li><li>an SCS Employee ID Number, by completing the <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/register" rel="nofollow">Registration To Work</a> process, or a commitment to complete the registration process.</li></ul><p><b>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety </b></p><p>Click <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1moHWv3A7WHapPQqPo5_J5QWsAk0pAJzi/view" rel="nofollow">here</a> to access SCS&#39; Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.</p><p><b>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</b></p><p>This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.</p><p><br /></p>