Learning Support / Teacher's Aide Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.26 FTE) Applications Close: 26 January 2025 St Peters Primary School Coleambally are seeking a Temporary part time Classroom and Learning Support to commence January 2025 St Peter’s is one of 24 primary schools in the Diocese of Wagga Wagga catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. It is where, in partnership with Parish, our students come to know Jesus through life at our school. At St Peter’s we work to provide a holistic education for all, that develops your child spiritually, academically, socially, physically and emotionally, in a community that is underpinned through the teachings of Jesus through the Gospels. The school’s motto “Way, Truth and Life” is based on Chapter 14 of St John’s Gospel. We strive to achieve this ideal by daily example. The dedicated and committed staff members work closely in partnership with families to assist every child to develop his/her full potential. About Coleambally Coleambally is situated in the Riverina, 70km south of Griffith on the Kidman Way. It is a small rural town servicing a town population of around 660. Coleambally is NSW's newest town and was officially opened in 1968 to serve the Coleambally Irrigation Area, an irrigation area covering some 80 000ha. St Peter's Primary School, located in Currawong Crescent, is the Parish School in the Darlington Point Parish. It serves the community of Coleambally and Darlington Point by providing an education in a Christ centred atmosphere. Further, it retains proximity to larger regional service cities such as Griffith (45min drive, population 27,000) and Wagga Wagga (1hr45min drive, population 70,000.) Murrumbidgee Council covers an area of 6,680 square kilometres and works with a strong, cohesive community of over 4,000 people. Our area is the ideal place to live, work and raise a family. Agriculture is the cornerstone of our economy, supplemented by 100 kilometres of natural river frontage to the Murrumbidgee River. To find out more about the Council, visit: https://www.murrumbidgee.nsw.gov.au/ Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga? Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) serves twenty-four primary schools, five secondary colleges and two boarding facilities. In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning. We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs. Your new role As Faith Leader, the Principal of St. Peter’s Catholic Primary School models faith in action, leading the school community to enact a shared vision that focuses on the provision of a high-quality Catholic education for all students. We are seeking expressions of interest from emerging and experienced Catholic leaders keen to grow their leadership footprint in regional NSW. You will be a contemporary leader of learning, with the capacity to lead change and demonstrate contemporary pedagogy that focuses on improving student learning. For further information on the School, please visit http://web.spcww.catholic.edu.au/ What We Can Offer Permanent Part-Time Position Commencing 31 January 2025  10 hours per week, Days to be determined Discounted Bupa Health insurance Salary Packaging through Maxxia Access to our Employee Assistance Program through THRIVE Psychology. Salary: Level 4, $36.12 per hour - Averaged (term-time only) Essential Criteria An understanding of and commitment to the ideals of Catholic Education An understanding of inclusive education principles Excellent communication and organisational skills An ability to work as part of a team and contribute positively to staff professional culture Highly developed communication skills Adaptable and flexible in work situations Interest in and desire to help children grow Willingness to undertake specific tasks and implement with small groups of children or individual learners Experience in working with students with additional needs Ability to work collaboratively with the classroom teacher and other Teacher Assistants Enthusiasm and ability to work unsupervised Current First Aid certificate and Anaphylaxis training Current NSW Working with Children Check Successful candidate to undertake a National Criminal History Check Applications & Enquiries If you are interested in this position and would like further information, please contact Amanda Catena on 0427078195 and catenaa@ww.catholic.edu.au Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their skills and experience against the selection criteria or position description. If you are applying for this position you must complete a Pre-Employment Declaration as part of CEDWW Recruitment requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further. All employment offers with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screening checks conducted by CEDWW’s People and Culture team. Applications Close Sunday 26th January 2025 "CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care" "CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds"