Teacher Assistant - Secondary /Primary We seek people to add to our casual pool to work directly 1:1 with students with extensive needs in a supported environment The College Community Having commenced in 2017 with 86 students across Kindergarten to Year 6, St Luke’s at Marsden Park is a next generation learning community within the Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD). As a ‘next generation Catholic Learning Community’ we are designing and establishing the ‘new normal’ for preschool to post school learning in an environment characterised by a flexible, stage based curriculum which nurtures and grows faith-filled, curious children to become creative contributors and innovative problem solvers for a changing world. In 2024 we will have enrolled 1750 students from Kindergarten to Year 12 in addition to 77 children per day in our long day centre. The Role The Teacher Assistant (TA) is a resource to be used flexibly to support the diverse learning needs of students within the school community. The TA works under the supervision of the Diversity Leader and direction of the classroom teacher, to support student learning. They: Provide in-class support to enable teachers to flexibly address the needs of all students. Implement specific skill training and/or reinforcement of skills. Provide physical assistance and/or personal care to students (i.e. toileting support) Supervise individual or small groups of students in the learning space, playground, passive play area or beyond the school. Assist in the maintenance and organisation of resource materials and equipment. Assist in activities related to orientation and transition programs for students with additional needs. Perform specific tasks as directed by the principal or their delegate. Application requirements By no later than 5pm Monday 17 June, formally express your interest by forwarding a one page letter of introduction explaining why you are applying for the role; and, a one page resume including three referees. All applications are to be marked attention and sent to Principal Leader, Mrs Kelly Bauer via Page Up (CEDP Jobs) via email, jobsatslccparra.catholic.edu.au Position Description