Learning Support Teacher - Taree

Diverse Learning / Special Needs

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 29 January 2026

St Clare's High School, Taree is seeking a Permanent Full Time Learning Support Teacher to join

Join the St Clare’s High School Team as a Learning Support Teacher – Permanent Full-Time Position

St Clare’s High School, Taree, is inviting applications for a dedicated and passionate Learning Support Teacher to join our team in a permanent full-time capacity. 

Established in 1971, St Clare’s is a co-educational systemic Catholic high school, proudly serving students from the Taree, Forster/Tuncurry, Wingham, Bulahdelah, Krambach/Nabiac, and Gloucester parishes.

Our school continues a rich tradition of excellence in Catholic education in the Manning and Great Lakes region — a legacy that began in 1926 with the Sisters of St Joseph.

At St Clare’s, our strong academic outcomes and excellent reputation in the local community are underpinned by the genuine, supportive relationships built between staff and students.

We are committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student is supported to thrive.

If you are passionate about supporting diverse learners and making a meaningful impact, we welcome you to become part of our vibrant and values-driven school community.

Apply now to join a team that is dedicated to holistic education and making a real difference in the lives of young people.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Learning Support Teacher (7-12) in a Catholic school has a unique role to play and is assigned with the task of ensuring each child has the opportunity to grow both academically and spiritually and to live a purposeful life. Examples of responsibilities of the Learning Support Teacher include but are not limited to the following:

• assist with the identification of students with special educational needs, consult and collaborate with parents, colleagues, CSO personnel and external providers, and facilitate referral and assessment procedures with Catholic Schools Office Student Support staff.
• deliver intervention, teach students, and assist teachers with curriculum differentiation, as specified by the Leader of Learning Support / Learning Support Coordinator.
• collaborate with class teachers and other relevant people to assist in the design, implementation, and monitoring and review of adjustments, as documented in the Personalised Plan (PP) or Learner Profile (LP).
• work collaboratively with other Learning Support personnel.
• contribute to the provision of staff professional development and parent education programs.
• liaise with relevant schools particularly in relation to transition periods.
• contribute to the preparation of documentation required under legislation in line with privacy, confidentiality, and disability obligations, for example, pre-enrolment documentation, and assist in the preparation of submissions for the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD)
• support the development of inclusive learning environments
• assist in the implementation of programs and processes to support students with disability
• assist in building capacity of school staff in the area of Special Education

St Clare's High School - Taree

TAREE, NSW

Affiliation: Catholic

Teaching Level: Secondary

Gender: Coed

635 Students

59 Teaching Staff

18 Non-Teaching Staff