October 25, 2024

Thomas Hassall Anglican College

Middleton Grange

OTHER & FULL TIME

Junior School Learning Support Teacher

Junior School Learning Support Teacher

Position Title Junior School Learning Support Teacher
Level Classroom Teacher
Commencement Date Term 1 2025
Hours Permanent Full-time

Thomas Hassall Anglican College is a vibrant P-12 independent College located with close
access to the M5 and M7 in the growing southwest of Sydney. We are committed to
challenging our students to look beyond boundaries and to use their gifts and talents to make a
difference in the world. We are guided by our vision – Growing and Nurturing Excellence in
Learning, Wisdom and Service.

The College is seeking to employ a highly skilled and knowledgeable educator who has
experience in the planning and implementation of adjustments for students with identified
needs. The successful applicant will be appropriately qualified and ready to work within a
professional and cohesive team.

Key Selection Criteria
the successful applicant for the above position must be able to provide evidence to support the
following criteria:

Strong personal Christian faith and be a regular and practising member of a Bible-based

Christian Church

Evidence of innovative classroom practices that are effective with Senior School

students

A high standard of competency and proficiency as a classroom teacher
Have experience in collaborative planning processes for students with identified needs

including monitoring, and review of adjustments

Excellent knowledge and understanding of how to develop and implement Individual

Educational Plans

Accurate and thorough management of documentation
Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills, critical analysis and

problem-solving skills

Ability to prioritise and work as part of the Learning Support team, as well as teachers,

parents, students and external specialists

Qualifications

Appropriate teaching qualifications and NESA accreditation
Qualifications and experience in teaching Inclusive Education would be an advantage

Applications should include:
• Cover application letter

Completion of Employment Application form available on the College website - This

should include the names, addresses and phone numbers of three confidential referees.
One of these needs to be from a Christian Minister.

Resume outlining teaching, leadership and other experience relevant to the position
A statement of educational philosophy
Written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria in a maximum of 2-3 pages
Valid NSW Working with Children details (WWCC)

Thomas Hassall Anglican College is dedicated to maintaining a child-safe environment and is
committed to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people entrusted to
our care. Our Child Safe Program includes A Child Safe Policy developed in alignment with the
Child Safe Standards, background screening and reference checks. We have a zero-tolerance
for child abuse and are committed to doing what we can to keep students safe from harm.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday 15 November 2024

Please note applicants will be considered for interview upon receipt of application.
Appointments may be decided before the closing date.

Please forward your application to employment@thac.nsw.edu.au
Attention: Cathie Graydon - Director of Staff Services

Please visit our website for a full role description.

Junior School Learning Support Teacher

Primary Purpose:
The Learning Support Teacher will work with other staff to be an effective professional who
demonstrates thorough curriculum knowledge, can teach and assess effectively, take
responsibility for professional development and promotes the aims and objectives of the
College.

Accountable to:
The Principal through the Deputy Principal & Head of Junior School

Directly reports to:
Learning Support Coordinator (P - 6)

Relates to:
1. Director of Teaching and Learning – Junior School
2. Director of Operations and Welfare – Junior School
3. Learning Support Coordinator
4. Classroom Teachers

Major Responsibilities
The Learning Support Teacher is responsible to the Principal through the Deputy Principal/
Head of Junior School for:

Planning, Teaching and Class Management
Teaching allocated students by planning their teaching to achieve progression of learning
through: 
Identify clear teaching objectives and specify how they will be taught and assessed. 
Set appropriate and demanding expectations; set clear targets, building on prior
attainment. 
Be aware of and make provision for students who have learning needs. 
Provide clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge. 
Make effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programs of study. 
Maintain discipline in accordance with the College's procedures and encourage good
practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour and standards of work. 
Use a variety of teaching methods. 
Evaluate own teaching critically to improve effectiveness. 
Liaise with the Learning Support Coordinator to ensure the implementation of College
policy and best practice

Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting 
Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve
specific aspects of teaching. 
Prompt marking, returning and monitoring of students formal and informal assessment
work and set targets for progress. 
Assess and record students' progress systematically and keep records to check work is
understood and completed, monitor strengths and weaknesses to inform planning and
recognise the level at which the student is achieving. 
Undertake assessment of students as requested by the NESA and College procedures;
undertake regular assessment of students and participate in the College’s reporting
system to parents. 
Keep abreast of statutory requirements in curriculum expressed by the NESA and other
professional bodies. 
Write student academic reports as per guidelines and within published time frames.

Curriculum Development 
Working collaboratively with class teachers, developing programs and maintaining
registers as required.

Pastoral Care Duties 
Build rapport with individual students and encourage the holistic growth of each
student. 
Promote the general progress and well-being of individual students. 
Communicate with parents about their child’s progress. 
Monitor and report on the progress of individual students. Alert appropriate staff to
problems experienced by students and make recommendations as to how these may be
resolved.

Other Professional Requirements 
Have a working knowledge of teachers' professional duties, standards and duty of care. 
Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the College. 
Contribute to the corporate life of the College through effective participation in
meetings and management systems necessary to coordinate the management of the
College. 
Take responsibility for own professional development and duties in relation to Colleges
policies and practices. 
Perform any duties as is required by the Principal or her nominees from time to time.

The Learning Support Teacher is expected to be present at: 
all mandatory College events, 
all mandatory professional development activities

This role description is underpinned by the College Policies, Procedures and Guidelines