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Casual Primary and Secondary Student Learning Assistants - Teacher Aides - MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter
Casual Student Learning Assistant - Teacher Aides
Employment Type: Casual
Salary Range: SOF Level 3 - $40.26 - $41.97 gross per hour
This is an active ad with no official end date. Applicants will be interviewed upon receipt of an application, if suitable.
MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter
MacKillop Catholic College, a master-planned Prep to Year 12 College located in the growing southern corridor of Cairns, was established in 2016 with Prep-Year 3 classes. The College has developed progressively, adding additional year levels annually, and commenced secondary education in 2020 with Year 7, and the first Year 12 cohort graduating in 2025. Guided by the authentic discipleship of Saint Mary MacKillop of the Cross, and the Josephite tradition, our mission, to inspire hearts, minds and spirits, is grounded in the vision to provide quality 21st century education to the young people in our community.
About the Role
MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter is seeking applications for casual Primary and Secondary Student Learning Assistants - Teacher Aides to join their team.
On a casual basis, successful applicants will be available at short notice to cover staff absences as they arise.
Typical duties performed may include, but are not limited to:
Assist student learning, either individually or in groups, where some discretion and judgement are involved in evaluating and assessing (under the supervision of an academic staff member(s)) the learning needs of students.
- Within routines, methods and procedures carry out liaison between the school, the student and the student’s family where some discretion and judgement are involved.
- Under direct and/or routine supervision, perform tasks of limited complexity, associated with classroom learning experiences, such as assisting teachers in preparing, implementing and supervising learning programs.
- Maintain appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.
- Support students in relation to their physical needs where some discretion and judgement are involved.
Work Requirements
- Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
- Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
What we offer
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
- Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description 
MCC PD Student Learning Assistant L3.pdf
How To Apply:
Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application. Applications should include the following information in a PDF format:
- Cover Letter
- Resume including details of qualifications, relevant experience and current referees
For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website.
Please note applications will only be accepted when submitted via the Careers website.
Enquiries:
Melissa Canton - Human Resources Officer
P: 07 4081 7600
E: hr.mountpeter@cns.catholic.edu.au
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
