Classroom and Learning Support

Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Bupa Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Mater Dei Primary School in Lake Albert, Wagga Wagga, part of the Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga, seeks a Classroom and Learning Support teacher to commence January 2027. The role focuses on supporting learning and student wellbeing within a collaborative team, including assisting students with disabilities and implementing targeted interventions.

The position is part-time permanent with 3 days per week, term-time hours, and offers Salary Level 4 at $38.32 per hour Averaged.

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Education Support or working towards this qualification
• Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School or willing to achieve
• NSW Working with Children Check required
• Current First Aid qualifications or willingness to obtain
• Successful pre-employment screening checks required
• Experience with intervention programs (MiniLit, MacqLit, Maths Intervention) and Zones of Regulation

Responsibilities

• Support student learning and wellbeing within a collaborative school team
• Assist students with disabilities and diverse backgrounds in classroom and playground
• Implement targeted school-wide approaches and behavioral strategies
• Contribute to individual and small group learning plans
• Undertake tasks under teacher guidance and promote inclusive practices

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Independent work

Flexibility

Disability support

Behaviour support

Education

Certificate III/IV Education Support

University Teacher Training

Job description

Full time, Permanent

1d ago , from Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga

Mater Dei Primary School in Lake Albert, Wagga Wagga are seeking Classroom and Learning Support to commence January 2027

Come and experience the heart of Mater Dei Catholic Primary School, nestled in the tranquil surroundings of Lake Albert. Our welcoming community is built on the Wagga Wagga Catholic Charter pillars of welcome, faith, service, and learning, offering students a holistic, faith-based education that nurtures their spiritual, intellectual, physical, and emotional growth. Our Religious Education Framework fosters a sense of awe and wonder and is deeply embedded in our daily life to ensure we are ‘one in spirit’.

At Mater Dei, our expert teaching team delivers an exceptional educational program aligned with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) syllabuses, enhanced by research and guided by our diocesan pedagogy of transformative learning. Our well resourced K-6 learning environments are flexible, future-focused, and include custom designed spaces to support every student to engage and thrive.

To find out more about Mater Dei Primary School.

Imagine a city where you could enjoy a challenging and stimulating career, afford a beautiful house, live close to quality schools, experience a wealth of cultural and sporting entertainment - and have a daily commute of 10 minutes.

Welcome to Wagga Wagga.

Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?

Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) serves twenty-four primary schools, five secondary colleges and two boarding facilities.

In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning.

We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs.

Your New Role

The Classroom and Learning Support teacher has an educational influence on student achievement and plays a key role in supporting effective learning and teaching. The first function of the classroom teacher is to be an effective member of a collaborative team of colleagues who work to put student learning and wellbeing first.

What We Can Offer

• Part-time Permanent position with additional temporary hours for the 2027 school year.
• Position to commence 28th January 2027 until 28 January 2028
• 3 day per week, days to be negotiated with the successful candidate.
• Access to Salary Packaging
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted Bupa Health Insurance
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Salary: Level 4, $38.32 per hour - Averaged (term-time only)
• Demonstrated commitment to the ethos of the Catholic Church
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills with both staff and students
• Certificate III/IV in Education Support, or currently working towards this qualification or University Teacher Training
• Ability to work within a whole school team to support individuals and small group wellbeing needs including positive behavioral strategies and targeted school wide approaches
• Experience working with students across a range of disabilities and from diverse backgrounds
• Willingness to assist students with physical, mobility and personal care challenges and support these students in the classroom and playground
• Ability to work as part of a team and work flexibly across a range of learning environments and contribute positively to professional culture
• Undertake specific tasks with individuals or small groups under the guidance of the teacher
• NSW Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid qualifications or willingness to obtain
• Accreditation for Teachers in a Catholic School (Category B,Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools, Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga) or willing to achieve.
• Successful Candidate to undergo a National Criminal History Check
• An understanding of general educational systems and pedagogical approaches
• Proven capacity to work as part of a team and be adaptable and flexible
• Proven capacity to work independently
• Proven capacity to work with students with additional learning needs and disabilities
• Experience with intervention programs, MiniLit, MacqLIt and Maths Intervention programs
• Experience with Zones of Regulation programs and Positive Behaviours for Learning frameworks

Applications & Enquiries

Applications Close Monday 23rd November 2026

NOTE: If you are applying from interstate, please note you will need to be Accredited to teach in NSW.

All employment offers with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screening checks conducted by CEDWW’s People, Development and Engagement Team

CEDWW is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care.

CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.