About this job
St Finbarr's Primary School, Byron Bay
After a walk around the beautiful grounds of St Finbarr’s, you can see why there is an emphasis on Learning for Life. Upon leaving the classrooms, you pass through the Tiny Towns community village, through the extensive Nature Playspace onto the school oval and through the back gates for a ten-minute stroll to the beach. This is where classes can enjoy beach school activities with a focus on experiencing our beautiful environment for learning and enjoyment. We empower our students to strive for excellence and to transform their world by Loving like Jesus. St Finbarr’s strives to be a Christian family centred around Jesus Christ and his teachings. The Catholic Identity and tradition of the school, therefore, is characterised by Christian attitudes, values, and practices in a welcoming and caring environment. By modelling and teaching about respectful relationships, we strive to nurture and care for our community and for our land every day. We Grow together as friends.
Classroom and Learning Support / Teachers Aide
Part time temporary 24 Hours per week
position commencing Monday 5th May for the remainder of the 2025 school year.
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Applicants must:
- hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check
- comply with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead Policy upon appointment
Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following criteria:
- a knowledge of and commitment to the Catholic ethos and mission of the school.
- experience in working with children with special needs, including children on the autistic spectrum
- awareness of the needs of students with diagnosed allergies and training in the use of EpiPen
- ability to successfully implement programs and document progress regarding individual and/or small group support
- preparedness to undergo further training in aiding children with special needs
- experience in working collaboratively with teaching staff in a classroom environment
Your application should address the above criteria including the nomination of two (2) referees.
Enquiries to the school: 66856342
Applications must be received by 3pm Monday 28th April 2025
Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools.
Child Protection Legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.