Learning Support Teacher - Primary - Charlestown
Employment
Part time, Permanent
Subject
Special Education
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
12 November 2026
Posted 1 Nov 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
27
18.8 teaching · 8.2 non-teaching
Students per teacher
19.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
361
Indigenous students
4%
Language other than English
12%
Girls vs boys
164 girls · 197 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
St Joseph's Primary School, Charlestown is seeking a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) Learning Support Teacher to join the team, commencing January 2027.
St Joseph's Primary School, Charlestown aims to provide quality Catholic education by creating a learning community committed to ensuring every child is given the opportunity to achieve their very best within the classroom.
The school’s unique lush bush setting provides a stimulating environment for children to learn and play and gives them the opportunity to develop an awareness and appreciation of the environment.
The school is purpose-built to facilitate team teaching and gives teachers the opportunity to work collaboratively in their planning and delivery of learning.
The recent refurbishment of existing facilities means the school community is equipped with modern and engaging learning environments to allow the delivery of a comprehensive curriculum.
The large open plan classrooms are equipped with interactive SMARTboards, iPads, laptops and wireless internet to deliver a contemporary learning approach and help students with learning difficulties.
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, colle…