<p><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $73,725&nbsp;full-time equivalent plus superannuation<br><strong>Employment</strong> <strong>Status</strong>: Part-time | Up to 60 hours per fortnight | Contract for the remainder of the 2026 school year until 18 December 2026<br><strong>Eligibility</strong>: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident<br><strong>Start Date: </strong>Negotiable</p> <p><strong>About St Thomas the Apostle Primary School</strong></p> <p>St Thomas the Apostle Primary School believes in a strong partnership between home and school. Staff are highly enthusiastic to enhance the holistic development of students under their care. Through linking core curriculum areas, the staff community strives for relevance and authenticity for their teaching and learning programs to assist the children to develop skills for an enriching, active and purposeful future.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>Make a difference every day by helping create an inclusive and engaging learning environment for all students. In this role, you’ll work closely with teachers to support high-quality education tailored to the individual needs of each learner. Using proven, evidence-based strategies, you'll help foster student growth, build confidence, and promote equity in the classroom.</p> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities&nbsp;</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, 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 and Eligibility</strong></p> <ul> <li>Certificate III in School-based Education Support or be undertaking an Initial Teacher Education university program of study; and&nbsp;</li> <li>ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration; and&nbsp;</li> <li>Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process&nbsp;</strong></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. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<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.&nbsp;</p> <p>For further information about the School, please visit our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.sttap.act.edu.au/">website</a>. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Position-specific queries</strong>: Please contact Ursula Jamieson on 02 6231 4144 or via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:ursula.jamieson@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Support%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>ursula.jamieson@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Classroom%20Support%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:ursula.jamieson@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Support%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">ursula.jamieson@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&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></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/506916/classroom-support-assistant">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>