Learning Support Assistant

MacKillop Education Waranara School is an Independent Special Assistance School years 9-12. It caters for students who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from mainstream education. The students referred to Waranara have a history and/or ongoing experience of trauma and their needs are complex and diverse; self-regulation is difficult for our students and this can result in challenging social and emotional behaviours. 

We have an exciting Permanent Full-Time opportunity available based in Annandale NSW. This is an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of students and work as part of an inclusive, supportive and dedicated team.

About the role:

This position is situated within MacKillop Education. The position will be based at MacKillop Education Waranara School. The aim of the Learning Support Assistant is to enhance the classroom learning and wellbeing of students, in partnership with the Teacher. Learning Support Assistants play a key role in engaging students in the classroom, co-regulating with students when dysregulated and doing a myriad of administrative duties to support learning in the classroom. Learning Support Assistants may be required to work with students individually and in small groups, across the school programs

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families. 
• Relevant work experience and a minimum Diploma Qualification, Certificate IV in Education Support or Special needs or equivalent.
• An understanding and commitment to the objectives and values of the organisation, including Sanctuary Commitments, as outlined above, and a capacity to represent MacKillop values as required by the role.
• An understanding of teaching and learning strategies and the ability to implement these as required.

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

You must have a:

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check;
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;

Our offer:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges
• Generous Salary Packaging up to $18,500 (helps increase your take home pay)
• Ongoing Career Development, Education and Training 
• Click HERE to find out more about becoming a member of the MacKillop Family Services team and what further support we have to offer our employees.

For more information, please contact:

Rachael Peet at rachael.peet@mackillop.org.au

Our Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.