School Support Officer

St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School, Lithgow
A Co-educational School Years K-6
Temporary, Part Time Position - 50hrs Fortnightly
Commencing: 31/01/2025 - 26/01/2026

About the Role
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Lithgow has an exciting opportunity for a School Support Officer to join the team on a temporary basis in 2025. The role will be a part time position where the hours may slightly vary based on students’ needs. 

The School 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
We are looking for someone who is able to address the following selection criteria:

• The desire to engage with and contribute to a Catholic learning organisation

• Experience and effectiveness as a Learning Support Officer, School 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

• characteristics that provide a positive role model to students at the College both in their professional and personal life.

• Hold Certificate III in School Based Education Support or above, or be working towards a tertiary degree in education (completed, completing or enrolled) Cert III in childs services OR early childhood education and care

About Our Offer

• 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 Lithgow, 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. Patrick’s School is a Christ-centered learning environment, inspired by the compassion, love, and kindness exemplified by St. Mary of the Cross MacKillop. With two classes per grade from Kindergarten to Year 6 and an average class size of 20 students, we prioritise personalised attention to meet the unique needs and passions of each child. Our school upholds high expectations for academic achievement and behaviour, fostering respect, good manners, care for others, and wholehearted effort in all endeavours. Through this ethos, we continue to follow in the footsteps of our founding saint, guiding students to live out their faith in daily life.

Click here to find out more about St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School, Lithgow.

How to Apply
If you’re looking to make the next step in your education 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 (transcripts, identification, WWCC etc)

Applicants must be submitted by 11:55pm on 02/02/2024.

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) 6351 3719.

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 Employee 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.