About St Clare's College 

Welcome to St Clare's College, where we educate and inspire! Our college is a vibrant and inclusive community that thrives on embracing life's challenges and changes. Here, learning is more than a task – it's an adventure. We believe in providing our students with every opportunity to grow and excel in all aspects of their lives. At St Clare's, we create an empowering and safe community where students can fearlessly pursue their dreams. Our passionate teachers are committed to nurturing the spiritual, physical, emotional, and intellectual growth of our students. Join us at St Clare's College, where every day is an opportunity for transformation and growth. 

St Clare's 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. 

About the Role 

As a Classroom Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment by working closely with Classroom Teachers to ensure all students, including those with diverse learning and support needs, can thrive in school life. This role involves providing tailored assistance to students with limited mobility, including support with personal care, hygiene, and medical needs such as enteral and nasogastric feeding. By fostering academic achievement and promoting social development, the Classroom Support Assistant empowers students to engage confidently in independent learning and actively participate in all aspects of the school community.

Benefits and Opportunities 

• A positive and collaborative workplace culture.
• Free specialist Enteral Nutrition training is provided.
• 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  

• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP).
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Certificate IV in Education Support; or 
• Currently in the process of obtaining Certificate IV in Education Support; or 
• Are willing to obtain Certificate IV in Education Support; or 
• Are in the Third year or final year of study and completion of the practicum in a relevant initial teacher education (ITE) qualification.

Application Process 

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. 

Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required. 
 
Other Eligibility Criteria 

For further information about the School please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here. 

Position-specific queries: Please contact Belinda Maher on 02 6260 9400 or via email belinda.maher@stcc.act.edu.au 

Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au. 

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