Classroom Education Support - ESO3

sjh; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

St Joseph's School Hectorville in South Australia is seeking an Education Support Officer to join Term 1, 2027. The role focuses on supporting teachers, delivering targeted intervention, and running Tier 2/3 small-group programs while fostering inclusive learning.

The successful candidate will hold a Certificate III in School Based Education Support or equivalent and enjoy working in a collaborative, student-centred environment that emphasises wellbeing and engagement.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in School Based Education Support or equivalent.
• Experience supporting student learning in a school setting.
• Ability to facilitate intervention or small-group learning with independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to teachers in delivering learning programs and classroom activities.
• Facilitate targeted intervention and Tier 2/Tier 3 small-group learning programs.
• Support safe, inclusive learning environments and positive behaviour support.

Skills

Student support

Small-group learning

Teacher collaboration

Education

Certificate III in School Based Education Support

Job description

Position Type: Classroom Education Support | Employment Status: Fixed Term Contract 0.68FTE | Classification Level: ESO Grade 3

The Opportunity

St Joseph's School Hectorville is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Education Support Officer to join our dynamic team for Term 1, 2027. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting teachers and fostering an inclusive, positive learning environment for all students. This role includes facilitating targeted intervention and Tier 2/Tier 3 small-group learning programs, requiring relevant qualifications and the confidence to plan and deliver support independently while collaborating with teaching staff. If you are passionate about education, adaptable to diverse learner needs, and committed to student growth and participation, we encourage you to apply.

The role offered is:

• 18 January 2027 - 9 April 2027
• Monday to Friday
• 8.30am - 3:00pm
• 30 hours per week

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide support to teachers in delivering learning programs, including classroom activities and responsive support for students as required.
• Facilitate targeted intervention and small-group learning programs, including Tier 2 and Tier 3 support, adapting approaches to meet individual student strengths and needs.
• Support safe, predictable and inclusive learning environments through proactive student support and positive behaviour support practices.

About You

• Certificate III in School Based Education Support or equivalent.
• Experience supporting student learning and participation in a school or educational setting.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate intervention or small-group learning programs with a high degree of independence.
• Ability to support learning and engagement through individual and small-group approaches.
• Ability to adapt support to students' diverse learning, communication, sensory and wellbeing needs.
• Commitment to enabling students to access learning, build on their strengths, and participate meaningfully in the school community.
• Understanding of inclusive, strengths-based and neuroaffirming practices that promote student belonging, engagement and success.

For further information refer to the Position Description

About Us?

When you step into our school, there's an immediate feeling of warmth, comfort and confidence. At St Joseph's School Hectorville, we connect with our students and their families as we continually work to develop and strengthen our education community.

Our focus is to ignite student's passion for learning while we embrace diversity, inclusivity and creativity.