St Patrick’s College, Strathfield is a Catholic school for boys in the Edmund Rice tradition offering a quality education to over 1,600 boys from Years 5 to 12. Working at St Patrick’s College, Strathfield means joining a community of highly motivated, passionate, professional and experienced individuals who are known for their inclusivity, expertise and dedication to our students, education and each other.
We are immensely proud of the opportunities that are afforded to students here at St Patrick’s, with a robust Co-curricular sporting and cultural program, excellence in learning and teaching, and faith formation and prayer life.
As part of St Patrick’s College’s overall commitment to the education of every child, the school has developed a strong Diverse Learning Team that offers support in both the junior and senior years. Specialist teachers and Learning Support Officers assist students with diverse learning needs across all Key Learning Areas enabling students to access the curriculum and to achieve to the best of their ability.
Permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026.
Key Duties
- Provide individual and small-group support to students with diverse learning needs, including those with disabilities, learning difficulties, and additional needs.
- Support literacy and numeracy development, including helping with homework and reinforcing key concepts.
- Assist students with social, emotional, and behavioural skills, and supervise during breaks, excursions, and other activities.
- Promote positive behaviour and wellbeing, assisting with behaviour management and reinforcing classroom rules.
- Implement a range of teaching and learning strategies under teacher guidance, such as one-on-one instruction, cooperative learning, scaffolding, modelling, and worked examples.
- Assist classroom teachers in delivering differentiated learning and making curriculum adjustments as indicated in learning plans.
- Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to teachers and relevant staff.
- Assist with data collection and maintenance for legislative compliance (NCCD).
- Undertake administrative tasks in support of NCCD and disability provisions.
- Supervise students in various settings, including playgrounds, extracurricular activities, and school excursions.
- Collaborate with teachers, specialists, and families to ensure consistent support for students.
- Participate in school activities, including staff meetings and professional learning sessions, as required.
- Contribute to a safe and inclusive learning environment, aligned with school policies and child safety standards.
To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate you satisfy all the following essential selection criteria:
Essential Criteria
- A working understanding of, and commitment to, the Catholic ethos of a school in the Edmund Rice tradition
- Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries that reflect child safeguarding values in practice
- Certificate III or IV in Education Support, or currently completing one of these qualifications
- Experience working with students and teachers in a Secondary school setting to deliver support for learning
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff including the use of appropriate interpersonal skills
- Experience with the use of ICT equipment and systems in an educational context
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively as a member of a team
How to apply
To express your interest in joining our highly motivated professional staff, apply via the online ‘Career Application’ available on our website Working at SPC | St Patrick’s College Strathfield.
Your application should consist of:
1.Cover letter (maximum two pages) that highlights your claim for the role and demonstrates your suitability by addressing the following two target questions:
(a) Outline your knowledge of current best practice in Learning Support including current issues in inclusive education.
(b) How would you work collaboratively with College staff and members of the wider community in order to establish productive partnerships and achieve educational outcomes?
2.Current CV (maximum five pages) outlining your qualifications, experience and skills together with the contact information for three (3) referees (at least two must be from your current employer).
All applications should be addressed to The Principal (MS Word and PDF attachments are preferred).
Evidence of a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance will be required prior to employment.
Essential to this position is a commitment to the Catholic ethos of a School in the Edmund Rice tradition together with a commitment to the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.
St Patrick’s College is a child safe and child-centred organisation, committed to the protection of children and has zero-tolerance of any abuse of children. It is our commitment to ensure that each and every child and young person under our care are kept safe and free from all forms of harm and abuse.
Applications close 4:00 PM Friday 28 November 2025.
General inquiries may be directed to the Human Resources Adviser by phoning 02 8705 9251.
The College reserves the right to interview applicants at any time and prior to the closing date for this position.
The appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.
St Patrick’s College is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
We are committed to reconciliation and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
