<p>Catherine McAuley Primary School, Medowie has a&nbsp;rare opportunity to be part of something from the very beginning as we prepare to welcome our inaugural students when our school opens in the new year.<br><br> We are seeking two permanent part time Learning Support Assistants (6.5 hours per day)&nbsp;to join the team&nbsp;commencing January 2027.<br><br> Scheduled to open in 2027, Catherine McAuley Primary School, Medowie will cater to the demand for Catholic education in the Port Stephens region and form part of the education precinct which is already home to Catherine McAuley Catholic College and the St Nicholas Early Education Centre, Medowie.<br> The College is in the beautiful Port Stephens region and can provide the ideal coastal or semi-rural lifestyle for those considering a sea change.<br> Medowie is only 34km from the Newcastle CBD and within an hour to the stunning Hunter Valley area.<br><br><br><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mncatholic.sharepoint.com/:b:/t/HR-HumanResourcesTeamSite-Active-PositionDescriptionLibrary/EUOOQoF75ihDhMdG5Ze0rugBKiLkeKvz-joYLVsZ_pC0nA?e=COQUTK"><strong>POSITION DESCRIPTION</strong></a><br><br> Learning Support Assistants (LSA) in a Catholic school have a unique role to play and are assigned with the task of supporting teachers in ensuring each child has the opportunity to grow both academically and spiritually and to live a purposeful life.<br> &nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Supported by the Catholic community, of which they are a vital part, LSAs support teachers in inviting students and their families into a faith-filled educational experience<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>LSAs support the promotion of the school as a place of learning and excellence where creativity and curiosity are nurtured and students are connected with their world through deep learning and engagement<br> &nbsp;</li> <li>Under the direction of teachers, LSAs provide support and assistance in school routines; classroom activities; and the care and support of students with disability.<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul>