Classroom Support Assistant - St Francis Xavier College, Florey ACT

St Francis Xavier College, Florey (see more jobs from this school)

Florey, ACT 


Learning Support / Teacher's Aide

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time

Applications Close: 28 May 2025


St Francis Xavier College is a comprehensive 7 -12 Catholic secondary school of 1350 students located in the heart of Belconnen and has an outstanding reputation for leading excellence and innovation in learning and teaching. As a member of the College, the successful candidate will demonstrate a love of learning and foster innovation and aspiration for the College vision.

<p><strong>Location</strong>: Florey, ACT<br><strong>Employment Type</strong>: Temporary (appointment until end of Term 4, 2025)<br><strong>Employment Status</strong>: Part-time<br><strong>Eligibility: </strong>Australian Citizen or Permanent Citizen<br><strong>Salary</strong>: $71,578.00 full-time equivalent plus superannuation<br><strong>Start Date</strong>: Negotiable<br><strong>Closing Date</strong>: 11.55pm, Wednesday 28 May 2025</p> <p><strong>About&nbsp;St Francis Xavier College</strong><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>St Francis Xavier College is a large co-educational Year 7-12 Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn with an outstanding reputation for leading excellence in education in the ACT.&nbsp; The College is committed to equity of access to, and sustained delivery of quality education for all students, maintaining a diverse representation of the broader community. Teachers in the College are expert practitioners in the design and delivery of the Australian Curriculum and ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies (BSSS) courses. Teachers continuously attend professional learning and effectively utilise technology in the classroom. The College carries an outstanding reputation of leading excellence and innovation in learning and teaching, attracting and teaching 1,350 students.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>The Classroom Support Assistant plays a crucial role in ensuring that students with diverse learning needs have the support they require to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Working closely with classroom teachers, the Classroom Support Assistant provides individualised assistance, modifications, and accommodations to meet the specific needs of each student. This may involve adapting teaching materials, delivering additional one-on-one or small group instruction, and helping to implement behavioral strategies or learning interventions.</p> <p><i>This appointment is temporary to replace an employee who is on leave or secondment.&nbsp;</i></p> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong></p> <ul> <li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;</li> <li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;</li> <li>Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;</li> <li>Access our People Wellbeing Program,&nbsp;Flourish&nbsp;</li> <li>Free onsite parking</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> <ul> <li>Certificate III in School-Based Education Support; or</li> <li>Be 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 cover letter and current resume 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 College, please visit our <a href="https://sfx.act.edu.au/">website.&nbsp;</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 Jennifer Madgwick on 02 6278 9040 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:jennifer.madgwick@sfx.act.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Support%20Assistant%20-%20St%20Francis%20Xavier%20College%2C%20Florey%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>jennifer.madgwick@sfx.act.edu.au</a>?subject=Classroom%20Support%20Assistant%20-%20St%20Francis%20Xavier%20College%2C%20Florey%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:jennifer.madgwick@sfx.act.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Support%20Assistant%20-%20St%20Francis%20Xavier%20College%2C%20Florey%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">jennifer.madgwick@sfx.act.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-%20St%20Francis%20Xavier%20College%2C%20Florey%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Classroom%20Support%20Assistant%20-%20St%20Francis%20Xavier%20College%2C%20Florey%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Support%20Assistant%20-%20St%20Francis%20Xavier%20College%2C%20Florey%20ACT%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>#S-DNI&nbsp;</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/505350/classroom-support-assistant-st-francis-xavier-college-florey-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>