Learning Support Assistant - Mayfield
Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time
Applications Close: 22 February 2026
Join Our Team at St Dominic’s Catholic College Mayfield
<p>Join Our Team at St Dominic’s Catholic College Mayfield<br><br>
St Dominic’s Catholic College Mayfield is seeking a Temporary Part-Time Learning Support Assistant (18 hours per week) to join our team from Term 2 for the remainder of the year every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.<br><br>
Located just 15 minutes from Newcastle CBD, St Dominic’s is a co-educational K–12 Catholic specialist school supporting students with diverse learning needs, including autism spectrum disorder, deafness and/or hearing impairment, and intellectual disabilities.<br><br>
We pride ourselves on strong relationships, small class sizes, and a nurturing environment where every student is known, valued, and supported to thrive academically, socially, and spiritually.<br>
Working alongside educators, families, and therapists, you will play a meaningful role in delivering personalised learning and care.<br><br>
Why Work With Us?</p>
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<li>Be part of a supportive, values-driven school community</li>
<li>Work closely with students in small, inclusive learning settings</li>
<li>Make a genuine difference in the lives of students with diverse needs</li>
<li>Grow professionally within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team</li>
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<p>If you are passionate about inclusive education and contributing to a vibrant Catholic school community, we encourage you to apply.<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.</p>
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<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</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</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>
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