Casual Learning Support Officer

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Gilgandra
Co-educational, years K-6
Casual Position
Commencing: 5 August 2025

 About the Role

St Joseph’s Catholic School, Gilgandra is inviting Expressions of Interest for potential Learning Support Officers to join the team on a needs basis.

The Learning Support Officer will support the classroom teacher in delivering high-quality instruction to students in a Catholic School setting. The role will involve:

• Providing in-class support for teachers and their students with learning needs
• Supporting and supervising students with additional learning needs in and out of the classroom environment
• Facilitating the remedial reading program (MacqLit)
• Assisting with data collection and maintenance for legislative compliance (NCCD)
• Administrative tasks in support of NCCD and disability provisions
• Input into the planning and implementation of Personal Learning Plans
• Collaborating with classroom teachers to ensure the inclusion of all students in all learning experiences
• Applying appropriate behaviour management strategies that contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive learning environment

A copy of the position description can be found here.

About You

The Learning Support Officer will cultivate a richer educational journey for our students by demonstrating the following selection criteria:

• the desire to engage with and contribute to a Catholic learning organisation
• experience and effectiveness as a Learning Support Officer, Learning Support Officer, Teacher’s Aide or equivalent
• a capacity to work collegially and collaborate within a diverse team.
• sound communication and organisational skills, punctuality and adaptability.
• Sound personal skills that include patience, understanding and perseverance
• proven capacity to work strategically and effectively through challenges
• characteristics that provide a positive role model to students at the College both in their professional and personal life
• Have at least a Cert III or Cert IV Education Support (desirable)

About Our Offer
Our Learning Support Officers are valued and enjoy the many benefits of working with Catholic Education, Diocese of Bathurst.  Some benefits include:

• Support the teaching staff in a reputable school
• Enjoy a work-life balance in a permanent role with school holidays off
• Be a part of the wider Catholic Education system which will support your career aspirations and give you the tools to flourish
• Perfect opportunity for some who is aspiring to join the education system

Click here to find out more about Gilgandra, NSW.

About Us
Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,600 students and 1,700 staff, Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is encompassed by the Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River, Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises of Three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central west and Orana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you.

St Joseph's School in Gilgandra, located in central western NSW, is a one-stream Kinder to Year 6 coeducational school with a rich history and strong traditions dating back to 1909 when we were founded by the Sisters of St Joseph. Our aim is to provide every child with the opportunity to reach their full potential in a loving and accepting environment centred around Christ. We are proud of our students' achievements in eisteddfods, concerts, sports, and their exceptional school spirit. Located in Gilgandra, a vibrant rural town on the Castlereagh River, our school enjoys strong connections with the parish, priests, and sisters.

Click here to find out more about St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School.

How to Apply
If you’re looking to make the next step in your teaching career, we would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” to be taken to our online application portal where you will be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will require:

• An updated CV/Resume
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You” section of this advertisement
• Contact details of appropriate referees
• All supporting documentation (statements of service, transcripts, identification, WWCC etc.)

Applicants must be submitted by 11:55pm on 29 July 2025

Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found. We encourage you to apply right away!

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.

Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting the school on (02) 6847 2828.

CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

A valid Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.