EAL/D Learning Support Officer

St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School, Regents Park

REGENTS PARK, NSW 


Learning Support / Teacher's Aide

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.47 FTE)

Applications Close: 24 June 2026



<p><strong>St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School Regents Park</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Tuesday, 21 July 2026<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Wednesday, 24 June 2026<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Part-Time (36 hours per fortnight), Temporary for 2026<br><br><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br> Under the leadership of the Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia, St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School is a dynamic Catholic community that aims to be a place of encounter with Jesus Christ. A Catholic worldview animates the school culture and unifies the curriculum. We seek to cultivate the sense of wonder, the search for wisdom, inspiring intelligent and faithful witnesses who will transform the world in truth and charity. In collaboration with the local parish, families, and community, St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School strives to develop virtuous citizens of this world and the next.<br><br><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br><br> Joining <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a> 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:</p> <ul> <li>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), paid on a pro rata basis</li> <li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li> <li>Fitness Passport, wellbeing products and more</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About You</strong><br><br> As part of the <strong>Learning Support</strong> 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:</p> <ul> <li>TESOL qualifications</li> <li>mastery of Mandarin to support Chinese students</li> <li>the ability and willingness to engage in identification of LBOTE and EAL/D students, undertaking the phasing of EAL/D learners through a variety of modes</li> <li>the ability to support EAL/D leaderns to improve their language development via team/parallel teaching and withdrawal and teaching EAL/D English classes</li> <li>a willingness to work collaboratively with the diverse learning team in taking a strategic approach to the implementation of EAL/D literacy initiatives</li> <li>openness to formation in the Catholic Liberal Arts</li> <li>an understanding of the needs of the diverse needs of students who require individual and classroom support</li> <li>ability to work collaboratively with teachers as a team member</li> <li>excellent communication skills</li> <li>ability to be organised, supportive and resourceful</li> <li>a willingness to support the positive religious and cultural Catholic school environment for students.</li> <li>a Certificate III or IV in Educational Support from TAFE NSW or equivalent post-secondary qualification.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br> Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p> <ul> <li>current CV and cover letter</li> <li>three referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) your last principal.</li> </ul> <p>Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People &amp; Culture Services team.<br><br> If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong>&nbsp;<br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JUwVWhBzKqBWyEfCRxJ0Ex20ylDWvMDd/view?usp=sharing">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.<br><br><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong>&nbsp;<br> This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br><br><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i><br> &nbsp;</p>