Classroom Support Assistant

CG; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 68,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive Catalyst training

Curriculum resources to support high‑y

24 weeks paid parental leave (maternit

Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave (pa

Professional development support

Opportunities to transfer within Arch/

Job summary

Sts Peter and Paul Primary School in Canberra’s inner south is seeking a compassionate Classroom Support Assistant to help teachers create an inclusive learning environment for all students from Kindergarten to Year 6.

You will work with students with diverse learning needs to promote academic progress, social development, independence and confident engagement in school life. This temporary role supports parental leave coverage until end of Term 3, 2027.

Qualifications

• WWVP clearance is required for work with vulnerable people.
• Certificate III in School-based Education Support or ITE/experience as Classroom and Learning Support Assistant is required.
• Accreditation in accordance with Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy is required.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers to create an inclusive learning environment where all students participate in classroom activities.
• Work with students with diverse learning needs to foster academic progress, social development, independence and confident engagement.
• This temporary appointment replaces a staff member on parental leave with return-to-work rights under the Fair Work Act 2009.

Education

Certificate III in School-based Education Support

Initial Teacher Education (ITE) or experience as Classroom and Learning Support Assistant

WWVP clearance

Catholic Education accreditation (Work Teach and Lead)

Job description

Salary Range: $75,935 full-time equivalent plus superannuation

Employment Status: Part-time (55 hours per fortnight) | Contract till end of Term 3, 2027

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.

This appointment is temporary as it is to replace an employee who is on parental leave and the incumbent is entitled to return to work early in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009.

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 (maternity/adoption)
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
• 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.