Learning Support Officer

Learning Support Officer

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School, Kingsgrove (see more jobs from this school)

KINGSGROVE, NSW

Learning Support / Teacher's Aide

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.30 FTE)

Applications Close: 11 May 2026

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School Kingsgrove

Start Date: Monday, 18 May 2026

Application Closing Date: Monday, 11 May 2026

Employment Type: Part-Time (24 hours per fortnight), Temporary

About Our School

Our vision, "OLF - Others, Learning, Faith," guides everything we do. At Our Lady of Fatima Kingsgrove. We are committed to fostering a community where students serve others with compassion, embrace learning with curiosity and determination and deepen their faith through reflection and action. We focus on the whole child, we equip students with the knowledge, skills, resilience, and values to navigate life successfully.

Guided by our school motto, "Serviam" - I will serve, our students are encouraged and inspired to be people of action. Our Catholic values call them to serve others with humility and compassion. Grounded in our rich Catholic traditions, we provide opportunities for prayer, reflection and community service, fostering a deep connection to our faith.

We strive for academic excellence and growth for every child. We know that when the right conditions are in place-high-quality, differentiated teaching, a safe and supportive environment, social and emotional learning and spiritual growth-students flourish. When our students feel confident and connected, they engage more deeply in their learning.

At Our Lady of Fatima Kingsgrove, we offer a rigorous and dynamic curriculum that blends explicit teaching with inquiry-based learning, fostering curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving. Through student agency, we empower students to develop independence and a love of lifelong learning. We also encourage them to reflect on their learning goals, take ownership of their progress, and develop a mindset of continuous growth.

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.*

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School, Kingsgrove (see more jobs from this school)

KINGSGROVE, NSW

https://olfkingsgrove.syd.catholic.edu.au

Principal: Louise Maguire

Affiliation: Catholic

Teaching Level: Primary

Gender: Coed

445 Students

27 Teaching Staff

11 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School