Classroom Support Assistant

Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn; Australian Capital Territory; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Catalyst training

Curriculum resources

24 weeks paid parental leave

Professional development support

Transfers within Archdiocese

Flourish wellbeing program

Job summary

Sts Peter and Paul Primary School in Canberra seeks a part-time Classroom Support Assistant to assist teachers in creating an inclusive classroom. The role supports students with diverse learning needs to participate fully and develop independence.

The position offers extensive training, pathways to transfer within the Archdiocese, and supportive wellbeing programs; 24 weeks parental leave and ongoing PD opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• WWVP clearance (Working with Vulnerable People) is required.
• Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers to create an inclusive learning environment where all students can participate in classroom activities.
• Foster academic progress, social development, independence and confident engagement in school life.

Education

Certificate III in School-based Education Support

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time

Applications Close: 15 November 2026

The Classroom Support Assistant plays an important role in supporting teachers to create an inclusive learning environment where all students can participate fully in classroom activities.

Salary Range: $75,935 full-time equivalent plus superannuation
Employment Status: Part-time (44 hours per fortnight)
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable

About Sts Peter and Paul Primary School

Sts Peter and Paul Primary School is a vibrant co-educational Catholic Primary School located in Canberra’s inner south that offers a high-quality education to all students. The school caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. This is a school constantly adapting to the changing needs of young people and their world. It is a place where all children can discover who they are and develop the self-confidence to take on new challenges in a caring and nurturing Catholic environment.

About the Role

The Classroom Support Assistant plays an important role in supporting teachers to create an inclusive learning environment where all students can participate fully in classroom activities. Working with students with diverse learning needs, the position fosters academic progress, social development, independence, and confident engagement in school life.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
• Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave, regardless of caregiver status
• Support for professional development and study opportunities
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice
• Access to Flourish, our People Wellbeing Program

Qualifications and Eligibility

• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance
• Certificate III in School-based Education Support or be undertaking an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) university program of study or experience as Classroom and Learning Support Assistant
• Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.

For further information about the School please visit our website . Information about CACGEL can be accessed here .

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

328 Students
24 TeachingStaff
9 Non-Teaching Staff

Garran, ACTSts Peter and Paul Primary School has an enrolment of 328 students.Sts Peter and Paul is a Kinder-Year 6 co-educational school.