Classroom Support Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave (24 weeks)

Paid parental leave (up to 14 weeks)

Professional development support

Wellbeing program Flourish

Transfer opportunities within ACT/NSW

Job summary

St Joseph's Primary School in Grenfell, NSW, is seeking a part‑time Classroom Support Assistant (60 hours per fortnight) to work with teachers in creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment. The role focuses on assisting students, especially those with diverse learning needs, through targeted support and task modifications.

These temporary appointments run until the end of 2027 with a return-to-substantive position arrangement under the Fair Work Act 2009.

Qualifications

• WWCC registration required.
• Certificate III in School-Based Education Support is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support students’ participation, especially those with diverse learning needs.
• Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups.
• Modify learning tasks to improve confidence, independence and social‑emotional development.
• Collaborate with teachers and specialist teams to implement personalised adjustments.

Education

Certificate III in School-Based Education Support

Job description

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

Employment Status: Part-time (60 hours per fortnight) | Contracts till end of 2027 school year

Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Start Date: 25 January 2027

About St Joseph's Primary School

St Joseph's Primary School is located in the picturesque historic town of Grenfell, NSW. We are a tight-knit community that is proud of our dedicated staff, wonderful students, and supportive community of parents and friends, all working together to achieve the best learning outcomes. St Joseph's you will be a part of a team committed to providing students with individualised care and support to help our students grow and build their confidence.

About The Role

The Classroom Support Assistant plays a key role in creating an inclusive and nurturing learning environment by partnering with teachers to support student participation, especially those with diverse learning needs. This position involves providing targeted support to individuals and small groups, modifying learning tasks, and encouraging the use of strategies that enhance students’ confidence, independence, and social‑emotional development. The Classroom Support Assistant works closely with teachers and specialist teams to implement personalised adjustments that help students reach their academic potential and actively engage in the wider school community.

These appointments are temporary due to funding and to replace an employee who is on parental leave. The incumbent is entitled to return earlier to their substantive position in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009.

Benefits And Opportunities

• 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
• Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice

Qualifications

• NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) registration.
• Certificate III in School-Based Education Support (desirable)

CACGEL 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.