Learning Support Assistant - Chisholm

St Bede’s Catholic College, Chisholm is seeking a pernament part-time (24hrs p/w) Learning Support Assistant to join the team as soon as possible.

St Bede’s Catholic College, in the recently established suburb of Chisholm, is a new co-educational Catholic secondary school that is part of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
The College opened in 2018 and will eventually cater for 1,100 students in Years 7 to 12.
Currently, the College has approximately 900 Year 7-12 students.

The key components that drive the development of the school are Courage, Knowledge, Community and Faith.
These components align to the four domains of the College’s Strategic Plan – Catholic Formation and Mission, Learning and Teaching, Leadership, Wellbeing and Partnerships.



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.