<p>St Leo's Catholic College, Wahroonga aims to foster individual commitment to the person of Jesus Christ as expressed in the Gospels; promote a climate of love, justice, respect and tolerance for all members of the community; and nourish and enhance the worth and dignity of the individual. It offers a balance of experiences in the spiritual, academic, social, cultural and sporting domains and encourages each student to strive for personal best in all areas by engendering in each student the intrinsic value of learning.</p> <p>We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated <strong>Learning Support Assistant. </strong>This is a temporary full-time opportunity commencing Term 1 2026.<br> &nbsp;<br><strong>Why join us at Catholic Schools Broken Bay?</strong> &nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br> We value our staff and educators so they can best support every student entrusted to our care to learn and flourish. This is why we have taken the initiative to get ahead of the market and offer the following unique benefits to our staff:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><strong>Higher Pay: </strong>Our four-year CSBB Enterprise Agreement provides salaries which are currently around 2% <strong>above</strong> the NSW Department of Education. Our EA is also underpinned by a guarantee our rates will be at least 1.5% above the NSW Department of Education into the future&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Staff voice:</strong> Our Enterprise Agreement reflects our deep commitment to having systems in place which give our frontline staff a genuine voice in their work&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Staff School Fee Discounts: </strong>Eligible staff receive a 25% discount on their children’s school fees at our schools, pro-rated to their FTE&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Wellbeing Support:</strong> we provide a robust wellbeing program to ensure our staff thrive and grow.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Specific Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>Be highly effective, skilled administration services/support officer with experience in a busy dynamic environment&nbsp;</li> <li>Possess high level interpersonal, presentation and communication skills, and the ability to develop positive relationships with staff, student, parents/carers and community members&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills&nbsp;</li> <li>Be task focused with attention to detail and flexibility regarding duties&nbsp;</li> <li>Be able to work collaboratively as part of a dynamic professional learning community</li> <li>A current Working with Children Check</li> <li>Proficient in the use of technology to enhance student learning</li> <li>Willingness to contribute to the broader extracurricular aspects of school life as an active member of the school community</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Us</strong>&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br> We are Catholic Schools Broken Bay, a vibrant and enriching learning environment that spans the Central Coast, Sydney's Northern Beaches and the North Shore. Students are engaged, empowered and inspired to become their best selves. Our 45 schools all promote faith, learning and wellbeing in the pursuit of our system wide Strategy, <i>Shaping Tomorrow: Together in Faith</i>. We invite parents, caregivers, and students to discover a Catholic education delivered with care and compassion, available through our Kindergarten to Year 12 pathways.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>How do I apply?</strong>&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br> Applications should include:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>A Cover Letter of no more than two pages addressing why you are interested in the role and addressing each of the specific criteria listed above; and&nbsp;</li> <li>A current Resume&nbsp;</li> <li>A valid Working With Children Check for paid employment purpose&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><i><strong>Please note, we may interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage you to submit an application as soon as reasonably possible.</strong></i>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<br><strong>Agencies, please note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted for this position.</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><i>At Catholic Schools Broken Bay, child safety is paramount. Our commitment is for our school communities to be spaces where every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to grow and flourish. We actively seek individuals who recognise and are willing to commit to safeguarding as a shared responsibility.</i>&nbsp;</p>