Classroom Support Assistant

St Joseph's Primary School, O'Connor (see more jobs from this school)

O'Connor, ACT 


Learning Support / Teacher's Aide

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time

Applications Close: 23 November 2025


Support students to thrive as a Classroom Support Assistant. Partner with teachers to provide targeted help, adapt tasks, and build students’ confidence and independence. Multiple positions available, up to 70 hours per fortnight across two roles.

<p><strong>Salary Range:</strong>&nbsp;$73,725 full-time equivalent plus superannuation&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong>&nbsp;Part-time | Up to 70 hours per fortnight across two positions&nbsp;<br><strong>Eligibility:&nbsp;</strong>Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident<br><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;January 2026, Term One</p> <p><strong>About St Joseph's Primary School&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>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.&nbsp;There are multiple position available, with up to 70 hours per fortnight allocated a between the two successful applicants.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://catalyst.cg.catholic.edu.au/">Catalyst</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice&nbsp;</li> <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>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Certificate III in School-Based Education Support</li> <li>ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.&nbsp;This position involves working with children.&nbsp;Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.<br><br> 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 target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sjo.act.edu.au/for-parents/meet-our-teachers">website.</a>&nbsp;Information about the&nbsp;Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited&nbsp;(CECG) can be accessed&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Position-specific queries:&nbsp;</strong>Please contact Cameron Tarrant&nbsp;on&nbsp;02 6248 9818 or via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:cameron.tarrant@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Support%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>cameron.tarrant@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Classroom%20Support%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:cameron.tarrant@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Support%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">cameron.tarrant@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%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Classroom%20Support%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Support%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/506161/classroom-support-assistant">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>