Learning Support Teacher - Muswellbrook
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Special Education
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
11 November 2026
Posted 27 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
28.2
21.3 teaching · 6.9 non-teaching
Students per teacher
16.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
345
Indigenous students
17%
Language other than English
7%
Girls vs boys
155 girls · 190 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
St James' Primary School Muswellbrook is seeking 1 permanent full time and 1 permanent part time (0.6FTE) Learning Support Teachers to join the team from January 2027
St James' Primary School, Muswellbrook is a Catholic school where learning comes first.
Catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, the school endeavours to provide a holistic and comprehensive education for all students by nurturing the academic, physical, interpersonal and spiritual dimensions of school life.
St James’ features an inviting and nurturing educational environment equipped with modern facilities and modern technology.
The school grounds feature open plan collaborative classrooms, flexible working spaces, multi-purpose hall, outdoor covered learning area, large playground and playing fields and a fully equipped learning centre with a well-resourced library.
These spaces provide a stimulating and adaptable learning environment for all students.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Learning Support Teacher (K-6) in a Catholic school has a unique role to play and is assigned with the task of ensuring each child has the opportunity to grow both academically and spiritually and to live a purposeful life. Examples of responsibilities of the Learning Support Teacher include but are not limited to the following:
- assist with the identification of students with special educational needs, consult and collaborate with parents, colleagues, CSO personnel and external providers, and facilitate referral and assessment procedures with Catholic Schools Office Student Support staff.
- deliver intervention, te…