Location: St Patrick's Marist College - Dundas POSITION VACANT Teacher Assistant – Temporary Full-time Position with an Immediate Start Teacher Assistant – Secondary Join the leader in quality Catholic education Transforming the learning of each student St Patrick’s Marist College Dundas – Temporary Role St Patrick's College is a close-knit community, forming young people who have strong minds and gentle hearts. At St Patrick's Marist College the students are our highest priority. Their safety, esteem and success drive everything that we do. The students are constantly challenged to do their best and this will only occur in an environment that is conducive to high achievement. About the opportunity: We are seeking a Teacher Assistant who is an enthusiastic, talented professional able provide direct support to individuals as well as small groups of students with additional needs. The role of the Teacher Assistant is to work with students to facilitate and support their successful inclusion across all aspects of College life. The role is a temporary full-time position with an immediate start. You will work alongside a dynamic and supportive diversity team committed to achieving positive learning outcomes for each student. More specifically you will: Be familiar working with students with diverse learning needs as outlined by the Disability Act, and follow the policies and procedures as outlined by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) Demonstrate a commitment to the mission of Catholic Education Assist students to access learning spaces and the opportunities to engage in activities across the College. Maintain adjustments as detailed in the student’s Personalised Learning Plan. Build rapport with students and their parents/carers so as to better understand the implications of individual student needs within the college environment. Assist with providing the students with opportunities to develop personal, social and independent learning skills Support students as they transition into varying learning contexts including, inquiry learning spaces within the school, ensuring that appropriate learning adjustments are embedded Assist students to access on site and off-site activities including excursions and school camps Be willing to undertake ongoing professional learning and training in support of a student’s personalised plan. Capacity to implement positive behaviour supports and adjustments in line with CSPD Wellbeing Framework. Qualifications and accreditations: Current Working with Children Check clearance. Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Experience in Learning Support will be a distinct advantage. Benefits There are so many great things that CSPD has to offer As a valued CSPD employee, you can benefit from up to 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools. This discount can also be claimed by staff members who are grandparents, stepparents, carers, or guardians. But that's not all. We offer: Competitive remuneration Salary packaging Wellbeing initiatives and resources Flexible work arrangements for eligible employees Extensive growth and development opportunities Ex-gratia leave Cultural leave for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees State-of-the-art facilities Interested? This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working with Students and Children. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian here. Applicants wishing to work in any of the schools within the Diocese, either as a casual, temporary or full-time employee, must be classified with the CSPD. If you are not already classified, you will need to complete the online registration for teachers process found on the CSPD website . CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. Apply today Please include 3 referees with contact mobile phone numbers. Closing date: Wednesday 26th June 2024