Classroom Support Assistant

Holy Spirit Primary School, Nicholls

Nicholls, ACT 


Learning Support / Teacher's Aide

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time

Applications Close: 18 January 2026


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.

<p><strong>Salary</strong>: $73,725&nbsp;full-time equivalent plus superannuation<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong> Part-time | Up to 55 hours per fortnight<br><strong>Eligibility</strong>:&nbsp;Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident<br><strong>Start Date</strong>: January 2026, Term One</p> <p><strong>About&nbsp;Holy Spirit Primary School</strong></p> <p>Holy Spirit Primary School is a Catholic school that welcomes children from Preschool to Year 6, providing a supportive and engaging environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential. Our Early Learning Centre and Primary school classrooms are modern, well resourced, and designed to create stimulating spaces that inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. Grounded in faith and guided by strong values, we focus on the holistic development of each child spiritually, academically, socially, and emotionally while fostering a genuine sense of belonging.&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</p> <p><i>A temporary appointment will be filled to replace an employee on parental leave and the incumbent is entitled to return to work early in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009.</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>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>Studying an Initial Teacher Education; and&nbsp;</li> <li>Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance.</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 School, please visit our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.holyspirit.act.edu.au/">website.&nbsp;</a>Information about the CECG can be accessed <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.</p> <p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong> Please contact Julie Wiley on&nbsp;02 6241 8640 or via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:julie.wiley@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Support%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>julie.wiley@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Classroom%20Support%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:julie.wiley@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Support%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">julie.wiley@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;<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%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;</p> <p>#S-DNI&nbsp;</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/506382/classroom-support-assistant">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>