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Classroom Support Assistant

  • 506766
  • HARRISON, ACT, 2914
  • Permanent/Ongoing
  • Closing at: Apr 22 2026 - 23:55 AEST
  • Mother Teresa Primary (Harrison)
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Position Description

Salary Range: $73,725 full-time equivalent plus superannuation
Employment Status: Part-time | 22 hours per fortnight 
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable 

About Mother Teresa Primary School 

Mother Teresa School is a Catholic ELC–Year 6 school located in Canberra’s Gungahlin region, proudly serving the diverse local community. Purpose-built, interconnected learning spaces support flexible, team-based teaching and enable contemporary, inclusive practices that meet the needs of all learners. The school places a strong emphasis on student wellbeing, delivering targeted mental health programs and embracing an evidence-based approach that fosters critical thinking, and deep engagement. Staff are supported by a collaborative professional culture, structured mentoring, and access to ongoing development opportunities. With a rich co-curricular program, a commitment to educational excellence, and a values-driven environment, Mother Teresa School offers educators the opportunity to grow, contribute meaningfully, and thrive within a dynamic and supportive setting. 

About the Role   

A Classroom Support Assistant works alongside teachers to support students’ learning, wellbeing, and engagement in the classroom. The role is especially important for supporting students with additional learning needs, disabilities, behavioural challenges, or those requiring literacy and numeracy assistance.

Benefits and Opportunities   

  • 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 
  • Access to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services 
  • Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications and Eligibility 

  • ACT Working with Vulnerable People clearance (WWVP)
  • Certificate III in School-based Education Support or be undertaking an Initial Teacher Education university program of study
  • 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 in accordance with CECG policy.

CECG 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 the website. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed here.   

Position-specific queries: Carmel Maguire on 02 6241 5604 or via email carmel.maguire@cg.catholic.edu.au. 
Application queries: 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.   

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