Learning Support Assistant - Muswellbrook
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time
Applications Close: 31 October 2025
St James' Primary School Muswellbrook is seeking a Permanent Part Time (20 hours per week) Learning Support Assistant to join the team term 4!
<p>Join Our Team at St James' Primary School, Muswellbrook!<br>
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Learning Support Assistant to join our vibrant school community.<br>
This is a permanent part-time position (20 hours per week), ideal for someone passionate about inclusive education and student wellbeing.<br>
AUSLAN experience is essential, as you will play a key role in supporting students with hearing impairments and enhancing communication across the learning environment.<br><br>
St James' Primary School is a Catholic K–6 school where learning is at the heart of everything we do.<br>
We offer a holistic education that nurtures the academic, physical, interpersonal, and spiritual development of every child.<br>
Our modern facilities include open-plan collaborative classrooms, flexible learning spaces, a multi-purpose hall, outdoor covered learning areas, expansive playgrounds, and a well-resourced library within our learning centre—creating a dynamic and inclusive environment for all learners.<br><br><br><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mncatholic.sharepoint.com/:b:/t/HR-HumanResourcesTeamSite-Active-PositionDescriptionLibrary/EUOOQoF75ihDhMdG5Ze0rugBKiLkeKvz-joYLVsZ_pC0nA?e=COQUTK"><strong>POSITION DESCRIPTION</strong></a><br><br>
Learning Support Assistants (LSA) in a Catholic school have a unique role to play and are assigned with the task of supporting teachers in ensuring each child has the opportunity to grow both academically and spiritually and to live a purposeful life.<br>
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<li>Supported by the Catholic community, of which they are a vital part, LSAs support teachers in inviting students and their families into a faith-filled educational experience<br>
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<li>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<br>
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<li>Under the direction of teachers, LSAs provide support and assistance in school routines; classroom activities; and the care and support of students with disability.<br>
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