Classroom Support Assistant - St John Paul II College, Nicholls ACT
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Job no: 503925
Work type: Permanent/Ongoing
Location: St John Paul II College (Nicholls)
Categories: Classroom and Learning Support
Location: Nicholls, ACT
Employment Type: Permanent
Employment Status: Full-time
Salary Range: $83,170 plus superannuation
Start Date: January 2025
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Sunday 24 November 2024
About St John Paul II College
St John Paul II College (JPC) is a Catholic, co-educational secondary school serving families in the north of Canberra. At JPC, we strive for excellence in teaching so that our students are offered every opportunity for success in their learning. Staff at JPC are provided structured professional learning opportunities as well as supported as part of a network of system schools. All staff have access to Flourish, a system-wide dedicated People Wellbeing Program offering in-time support across a variety of areas.
St John Paul II College is part of the Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG), which operates 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres across ACT and NSW.
CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.
We are seeking a dynamic and committed person, to join our community as a Classroom Support Assistant (CSA) commencing in Semester One 2025.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in advancing the mission of JPC by fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Through active collaboration with teachers and staff, they will help create opportunities for students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Benefits and Opportunities
- A positive and collaborative workplace culture
- 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
- Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
- Support for professional development and study opportunities
- Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice
Qualifications
- Completion of Certificate IV in School-Based Education Support; or
- Third year or final year of study and completion of the practicum in a relevant initial teacher education (ITE) qualification.
- Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) registration.
Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required.
Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.
Selection Criteria
- An ability to assist in implementing an effective model of service to support teachers in the classroom.
- An understanding and appreciation of the learning and social needs of such students and their families.
- An ability to use initiative, discretion, and judgment in planning, organising, and achieving outcomes under time constraints.
- Capacity to provide specialist technical advice, direction, and assistance in the area of expertise using skills and knowledge relevant to the qualification for this level.
- Capability to resolve complex problems and coordinate work within their department.
Other Eligibility Criteria
- You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position.
- This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.
For further information about the School please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.
Position Description
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