Classroom Support Assistant - Holy Spirit Primary School, Nicholls ACT
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time
Applications Close: 26 May 2025
Do you believe in creating inclusive classrooms where every student can thrive? Work alongside teachers in supporting students with diverse learning needs. You'll provide targeted assistance, adapt learning activities, and help build students’ confidence, independence, and social skills.
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Nicholls, ACT <br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong> Part-time | 55 hours per fortnight <br><strong>Eligibility</strong>: Australian Citizen or Permanent Citizen<br><strong>Salary: </strong>$71,578 full-time equivalent plus superannuation<br><strong>Start Date: </strong>Monday 21 July 2025, Term 3<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong> 11.55pm, Monday, 26 May 2025</p>
<p><strong>About Holy Spirit Primary School</strong></p>
<p>Holy Spirit Primary School is a Catholic school for Preschool to Year 6 deeply committed to fostering a nurturing, secure, and inclusive environment where every child feels valued, protected, and empowered to thrive. As a learning community, the school prioritises the holistic development of students through dedicated education and pastoral care.</p>
<p><strong>About the Role </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 </strong></p>
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<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 </strong> </p>
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<li>Certificate III in School-Based Education Support; or </li>
<li>Studying an Bachelor of Teaching or Master of Teaching; and </li>
<li>ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Application Process</strong></p>
<p>Applicants are required to submit a cover 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.</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 <a href="https://www.holyspirit.act.edu.au/">website.</a> Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong> Please contact Julie Wiley on 02 6241 8640 or via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:temi.salami@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Support%20Assistant%20-%20Holy%20Spirit%20Primary%20School%2C%20Nicholls%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>temi.salami@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Classroom%20Support%20Assistant%20-%20Holy%20Spirit%20Primary%20School%2C%20Nicholls%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:julie.wiley@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Support%20Assistant%20-%20Holy%20Spirit%20Primary%20School%2C%20Nicholls%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">julie.wiley@cg.catholic.edu.au</a> <br><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Support%20Assistant%20-%20Holy%20Spirit%20Primary%20School%2C%20Nicholls%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Classroom%20Support%20Assistant%20-%20Holy%20Spirit%20Primary%20School%2C%20Nicholls%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Support%20Assistant%20-%20Holy%20Spirit%20Primary%20School%2C%20Nicholls%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>. </p>
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<p> <a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/505341/classroom-support-assistant-holy-spirit-primary-school-nicholls-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>