Classroom Support Assistant
- 507286
- O CONNOR, ACT, 2602
- Permanent/Ongoing
- Closing at: Sep 22 2026 - 23:55 AEST
- St Joseph's Primary (O'Connor)
Salary Range: $75,935 full-time equivalent plus superannuation.
Employment Status: Part-time | 30 to 55 hours per fortnight
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable
About St Joseph's Primary School
St Joseph’s Primary School is a welcoming school that nurtures and encourages a sense of community. We work towards individual and shared goals that promote growth and improvement for all. Our vision gives shape to how we work together to support students as they Learn, Be, Create and Collaborate. Our contemporary, research-based curriculum model encourages students to fully participate in their learning and challenge themselves to demonstrate skills and understandings in new contexts. With a focus on a positive behaviour learning approach to develop students' emotional strength, empathy, personal resilience and ownership of behaviour, we encourage students to be interdependent, thoughtful young people.
About the Role
The Classroom Support Assistant plays a key role in creating an inclusive and nurturing learning environment by partnering with teachers to support student participation, especially those with diverse learning needs. This position involves providing targeted support to individuals and small groups, modifying learning tasks, and encouraging the use of strategies that enhance students’ confidence, independence, and social-emotional development. The Classroom Support Assistant works closely with teachers and specialist teams to implement personalised adjustments that help students reach their academic potential and actively engage in the wider school community.
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
- 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 the Accreditation to 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 the website. Information about the CACGEL can be accessed here.
Position-specific queries: Cameron Tarrant on 02 6248 9818 or via email cameron.tarrant@cg.catholic.edu.au.
Application queries: Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.