At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' academic, social, and emotional growth in a collaborative environment.
- Company: Join the vibrant community at St Paul's Junior Campus, Balgowlah.
- Benefits: Higher pay, wellbeing support, and discounts on school fees for staff.
- Other info: Flexible part-time role with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in students' lives every day.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Learner Diversity Assistant and strong communication skills.
St Paul's Junior Campus, Balgowlah seeks two temporary part-time Learner Diversity / Learning Support Assistants (42 hours per fortnight) from 28 January 2027 to 27 January 2028. Join the welcoming and faith-filled community of St Paul's Junior Campus, Balgowlah. We are seeking passionate and dedicated Learner Diversity Assistants who are committed to supporting students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This rewarding opportunity offers you the chance to make a meaningful difference every day while working collaboratively with a supportive and caring team.
Why join us at Catholic Schools Broken Bay?
- Higher pay: Our latest four-year CSBB Enterprise Agreement provides salaries which are currently around 2% above the NSW Department of Education.
- More time: We provide every primary and secondary classroom teacher with Collaborative Coaching Time (CPT), in addition to the usual release from face-to-face.
- Staff voice: Our Enterprise Agreement reflects our deep commitment to having systems in place which give our frontline staff a genuine voice in their work.
- Staff School Fee Discounts: Eligible staff receive a 25% discount on their children's school fees at our schools, pro-rated to their FTE.
- Wellbeing Support: We provide a robust wellbeing program to ensure our staff thrive and grow.
Specific Criteria:
- A deep commitment to safeguarding as everyone's responsibility and prioritising child safety.
- Experience working as a Learner Diversity Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Classroom Assistant in a Stage 3 setting.
- Strong organisational skills, efficiency and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Experience delivering evidence-based intervention programs, including MacqLit, with confidence and accuracy.
- Experience supporting literacy, numeracy and other targeted intervention programs to improve student outcomes.
- The ability to build positive relationships with students and support their academic, social and emotional development.
- Initiative, flexibility and the capacity to respond effectively to changing student and classroom needs.
- A collaborative approach and proven ability to work effectively as part of a professional team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience supporting students with diverse learning needs and implementing learning adjustments under teacher direction.
- A commitment to maintaining accurate records and monitoring student progress.
About Us: We are Catholic Schools Broken Bay, a vibrant and enriching learning environment that spans the Central Coast, Sydney's Northern Beaches and the North Shore. Students are engaged, empowered and inspired to become their best selves. Our 43 schools all promote faith, learning, and wellbeing. We invite parents, caregivers, and students to discover a Catholic education delivered with care and compassion, available through our Kindergarten to Year 12 pathways.
Application Closing Date: COB, Friday, 6th November 2026. At Catholic Schools Broken Bay, child safety is paramount. Our commitment is for our school communities to be spaces where every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to grow and flourish. We actively seek individuals who recognise and are willing to commit to safeguarding as a shared responsibility.
Learner Diversity Assistant in Sydney employer: St Paul'S Junior Campus
St Paul's Junior Campus offers a vibrant and faith-filled community that prioritizes student wellbeing and active participation in learning. The school values its educators, providing them with support to foster a culture of safety and care. Opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with a dedicated team make it an attractive workplace.
