Position
Holy Cross Primary School Glendale is seeking a temporary part‐time Learning Support Assistant (15.25hrs per week) to join the team on 12 May 2026 until the end of the year. Working days: Tuesday 5.25 hrs, Thursday 5 hrs, Friday 5 hrs.
About the School
Holy Cross Primary School, Glendale offers students the highest quality education within the context of a caring Catholic community. It caters to students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and draws enrolments from Glendale, Cameron Park, Speers Point, Edgeworth, West Wallsend, Argenton, Cardiff, Macquarie Hills, Toronto, Fletcher and Barnsley. The school community strives to meet the goals and aspirations of all students and welcomes input from students, parents and friends, valuing connections with the parish and the broader community.
Description
Learning Support Assistants (LSA) in a Catholic school play a unique role in supporting teachers so that each child can grow academically and spiritually and live a purposeful life.
* Supported by the Catholic community, LSAs support teachers in inviting students and their families into a faith‐filled educational experience
* LSAs support the promotion of the school as a place of learning and excellence where creativity and curiosity are nurtured, and students are connected with their world through deep learning and engagement
* Under the direction of teachers, LSAs provide support and assistance in school routines, classroom activities, and the care and support of students with disability
Skills and Experiences
* Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools
* Experience working with students with disability (K‐12)
* Demonstrated ability to work under the direction of a teacher, and in collaboration with school staff, CSO staff, and external stakeholders
* Demonstrated ability to effectively administer assessments, and deliver interventions, under the direction of a teacher
* Demonstrated ability to implement adjustments required for individual students and groups of students
* Experience in supporting student enrolment and transitions, under the direction of a teacher
* Knowledge about the relevant Disability legislation and the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data
* Evidence of excellent organisational, interpersonal and administrative skills
Qualifications
* Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
* Completion of anaphylaxis training
* Certificate III or IV in School Based Education Support, or relevant school experience (desirable)
Conditions of Employment
Salary is in accordance with the New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.
Benefits
* Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
* A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply)
* Employee assistance program (EAP)
* Training and staff development programs
* Paid parental leave for eligible employees
* Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees
Application Information
Contact Katherine Wilson, Principal: (02) 4954 8471 or .
To apply, click the \"Apply\" button below and provide a cover letter along with your résumé. In your cover letter, address each of the selection criteria listed under Skills and Experiences. Your response to each criterion should not exceed 300 words. Applications will only be considered if submitted through our careers page, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.
Applications close: 4 May 2026 at 11.59 pm.
Safeguarding
The Diocese of Maitland‐Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing abuse or neglect. It maintains compliance with NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and adopts a zero‐tolerance approach to abuse. All staff must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and Code of Conduct, including the Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and maintain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary.
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