Casual Learning Support Officer Positions
St Gabriel’s School Castle Hill is a Catholic Independent School in the Edmund Rice tradition providing high quality education to primary and secondary students with mild to moderate intellectual disability, as well as sensory disabilities, autism and communication difficulties across Kindergarten to Year 12 (2024).
St Gabriel’s provides an innovative education to achieve the best outcomes for the students. St Gabriel’s School offers small classes, state of the art facilities and provides personalised education programs. We are a community known for its inclusivity, expertise and dedication to our students, education and to each other. There are benefits of onsite parking, salary packaging opportunities, professional learning and access to staff well-being programs.
St Gabriel’s ability to provide high quality education to the students is directly dependent on the experience, knowledge and professionalism of its staff.
The Learning Support Officer supports the teacher to deliver teaching and learning activities, support small group learning and develop resources.
We have onsite parking and opportunities to increase your salary through packaging opportunities, great staff wellbeing opportunities and professional development and learning opportunities.
New Graduates are welcomed and encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
· Supports the teaching and learning process which may include leading small groups/focus groups under the direction of the Classroom Teacher;
· Reinforces appropriate behaviours and social skills in the classroom;
· Assists the Classroom Teacher in implementing an individual program or individual subject outcomes;
· Assists with providing students with the opportunity to develop personal, social and independent learning skills;
· Assists with the creation of classroom resources and displays;
· Supports in the preparation of practical work and resources for use in the classroom;
· Maintains tidiness and cleanliness in the classroom; and
· Ensures all students are treated as their number one priority.
Essential Criteria
· Experience working with students with a disability;
· A Senior First Aid Certificate;
· A current WWCC number;
· Strong IT/Computer skills including the use of PCs and iPads;
· Able and willing to work as part of a school-wide team of professionals and is open to continued learning;
· Participation in field trips/excursion, co-curricular activities and camps; and
· Demonstrate a commitment to the Catholic and Edmund Rice ethos of the School.
Desirable Criteria:
· Auslan;
· A Certificate III or IV in Education Support; and
· Holding a Light Rigid Licence or willingness to drive a 12-seater school van;
Applicants must have high expectations for supporting students with special needs and be able to work collaboratively with colleagues.
For further enquiries and a role description, please contact Ms Jacqui Cashmore – Deputy Principal, St Gabriel’s School, email: cashmore@stgabriels.nsw.edu.au or phone: 9634 2367
Written applications and a curriculum vitae, with three nominated referees, should be forwarded in writing or email to:
The Principal - Mr Michael Farrell,
St Gabriel’s School - P.O. Box 6126 Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 - Ph: 9634 2367
