Learning Support Aide

Estimated start date: Term 2 2024

Position tenure: Fixed-Term

Weeks worked: School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)

Tenure duration: To end of school year

Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 12 hours per week

Salary level, range or hourly rate: Level 3 School Officer - $32.21 per hour (School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)

Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement

About the role - The Learning Support Aide – Inclusive Education (Level 3 School Officer) is a member of the College Student Support Team. He/she works, under the direct supervision of a teacher, to support students with learning difficulties and disabilities, to access the curriculum through equitable adjustments specific to their learning needs. The Learning Support Aide – Inclusive Education reports directly to the Support Teacher/s: Inclusive Education (ST:IE/s) for day-to-day workflow requirements.
About you - The role holder will have well developed interpersonal skills and may at times deal with issues of a confidential and sensitive nature requiring a high degree of judgement, discretion and confidentiality. As a member of the St Mary’s College staff, the employee in this position is required to support the Mission Statement to ensure the Catholic Ethos and Mercy Traditions of the College are maintained and enhanced through their work.

To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:

• hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
• be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
• have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.
  

About our school: St Mary's College, Ipswich is a close knit Catholic, secondary College committed to the education of young women in the Mercy Tradition. We are a growing school community that has a current enrolment of approximately 730 students. The educational experiences offered are holistic and designed to be values based and life-giving. In joining our community, you join supportive, collaborative and professional colleagues who are dedicated to the best outcomes for each student. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite Working With Children (WWC) pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.

Closing date: 02-Apr-2024