Learning Support Officer

Learning Support Officer

Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School, Balmain-Rozelle

BALMAIN, NSW

Learning Support / Teacher's Aide

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.30 FTE)

Applications Close: 11 May 2026

Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain
Start Date: Monday, 18 May 2026
Application Closing Date: Monday, 11 May 2026
Employment Type: Part-Time (23 hours per fortnight), Temporary

About Our School

Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School Balmain is a two stream Catholic Primary school in the tradition of the Good Samaritan Sisters. We offer a comprehensive Catholic education for our students.

Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools

Joining Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) means being part of NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We offer:

• competitive remuneration: up to $95,945. Base salary ranges from $65,508 to $85,665. Salary calculated on averaged conditions (generally only required to work during school term time)
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and development opportunities
• Fitness Passport, wellbeing products and more
• generous Employee Referral Program.

About You

As part of the Learning Support Team you will assist the classroom teacher in providing a quality Catholic education focused on maximising student outcomes, through a holistic, student centred curriculum. You must be able to demonstrate:

• an understanding of the needs of the diverse needs of students who require individual and classroom support
• ability to work collaboratively with teachers as a team member
• excellent communication skills
• ability to be organised, supportive and resourceful
• a willingness to support the positive religious and cultural Catholic school environment for students
• a Certificate III or IV in Educational Support from TAFE NSW or equivalent post-secondary qualification.

Application Process

Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:

• current CV and cover letter
• three referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) your last principal.

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

Working With Children Check (WWCC) This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.

Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School, Balmain-Rozelle

BALMAIN, NSW

https://fjtbalmain.syd.catholic.edu.au/
Principal: Kevin Bryson

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

351 Students
25 Teaching Staff
10 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Fr John Therry Catholic Primary School is a systemic co-educational school within the Archdiocese of Sydney. Our mission is to educate children in the faith, values and traditions of the Catholic Church. We aim to provide each child with the best teaching and learning opportunities to meet his or her individual needs and create an environment that reflects the values and importance which the school community places on the pastoral care of all its members.