<p><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;West Belconnen, ACT&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Permanent<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong>&nbsp;Part-time&nbsp; | Up to 55 hours per fortnight&nbsp;<br><strong>Eligibility</strong>:&nbsp;Australian Citizen or Permanent Citizen<br><strong>Salary:&nbsp;</strong>$71,578 full-time equivalent plus superannuation<br><strong>Start Date:&nbsp;</strong>Negotiable<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong> 11.55pm, Monday 12 May 2025</p> <p><strong>About St Thomas Aquinas Primary School</strong></p> <p>St Thomas Aquinas is a Catholic co-educational Parish School from P-6 that is committed to the development of the individual child academically, socially and spiritually.&nbsp;The school enjoys expansive grounds and recently refurbished ovals for students to play on. Teachers provide opportunities for students to participate in a variety of sports and sporting clinics. Staff utilise teaching and learning pedagogy including their knowledge of Cognitive Load Theory, to inform their planning and selection of educational resources to enable the best outcomes of students under their care.</p> <p><strong>About the Role&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>The Classroom Support Assistant plays a key role in creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment by working alongside teachers to ensure all students can fully engage in classroom and school life. This role involves providing targeted support to individuals and small groups, adapting learning activities, and encouraging strategies that promote confidence, independence, and social-emotional development. Collaboration is central to this position, working closely with teaching staff to implement personalised adjustments that help students reach their academic potential and actively participate in the school community.</p> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)</li> <li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)</li> <li>Support for professional development and study opportunities</li> <li>Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish</li> <li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Completion of Certificate III in School-Based Education Support; or</li> <li>Studying an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) qualification and</li> <li>Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong></p> <p>Applicants are required to submit a current resume and cover letter that addresses the Selection Criteria as outlined in the Position Description.&nbsp;This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>For further information about the School, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://staquinas.act.edu.au/">website.&nbsp;</a>Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed&nbsp;<a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.</p> <p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong>&nbsp;Please contact Matthew Garton on 02 6258 4077 or via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:temi.salami@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Support%20Assistant%20-%20St%20Thomas%20Aquinas%20Primary%20School%2C%20West%20Belconnen%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>temi.salami@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Classroom%20Support%20Assistant%20-%20St%20Thomas%20Aquinas%20Primary%20School%2C%20West%20Belconnen%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:matthew.garton@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Support%20Assistant%20-%20St%20Thomas%20Aquinas%20Primary%20School%2C%20West%20Belconnen%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">matthew.garton@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;<br><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment team on 02&nbsp;6234 5427&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Support%20Assistant%20-%20St%20Thomas%20Aquinas%20Primary%20School%2C%20West%20Belconnen%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Classroom%20Support%20Assistant%20-%20St%20Thomas%20Aquinas%20Primary%20School%2C%20West%20Belconnen%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Support%20Assistant%20-%20St%20Thomas%20Aquinas%20Primary%20School%2C%20West%20Belconnen%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>#S-DNI</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/505294/classroom-support-assistant-st-thomas-aquinas-primary-school-west-belconnen-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>