Classroom Support Assistant
- 507310
- GARRAN, ACT, 2605
- Temporary
- Closing at: Oct 11 2026 - 23:55 AEDT
- Sts Peter & Paul Primary (Garran)
Salary Range: $75,935 full-time equivalent plus superannuation
Employment Status: Part-time (55 hours per fortnight) | Contract till end of Term 3, 2027
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable
About Sts Peter and Paul Primary School
Sts Peter and Paul Primary School is a vibrant co-educational Catholic Primary School located in Canberra’s inner south that offers a high-quality education to all students. The school caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. This is a school constantly adapting to the changing needs of young people and their world. It is a place where all children can discover who they are and develop the self-confidence to take on new challenges in a caring and nurturing Catholic environment.
About the Role
The Classroom Support Assistant plays an important role in supporting teachers to create an inclusive learning environment where all students can participate fully in classroom activities. Working with students with diverse learning needs, the position fosters academic progress, social development, independence, and confident engagement in school life.
This appointment is temporary as it is to replace an employee who is on parental leave and the incumbent is entitled to return to work early in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009.
Benefits and Opportunities
- Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
- Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice
- 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
- Access to Flourish, our People Wellbeing Program
Qualifications and Eligibility
- ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance
- Certificate III in School-based Education Support or be undertaking an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) university program of study or experience as Classroom and Learning Support Assistant
- Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy
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. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.
Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.
For further information about the School please visit our website. Information about CACGEL can be accessed here.
Position-specific queries: Samantha Mance on 02 6281 1932 or via samantha.mance@cg.catholic.edu.au
Application queries: Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.
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