Classroom Support Officer

NT Government - Department of Education and Training; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Larapinta Primary School in Alice Springs invites applications for a Classroom Support Officer (Administrative Officer 3, 92%). You will assist teaching staff, prepare classroom resources and help supervise students on curriculum activities.

Essential qualifications include a Cert III or IV Early Childhood, a Senior First Aid certificate, and demonstrated ability to perform administrative tasks with clear communication.

Qualifications

• Cert III or IV Early Childhood qualification meeting National Quality Standards.
• Senior First Aid certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated ability to perform administrative tasks including good oral and written communication; work as part of a team to implement Early Years Learning Framework and NT Preschool Curriculum.
• Demonstrated proven experience working with young children in a supportive school environment.
• Ability to work and positively interact with others as part of a team in a cross-cultural environment.
• Ability to work unsupervised and with initiative and observe confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of teaching staff, prepare classroom resources as required.
• Assist with supervision and instruction of students in classrooms and extracurricular activities.
• Organise, evaluate and document children’s wellbeing/learning in collaboration with educators, and liaise on progress.
• Administer first aid and provide asthma and anaphylaxis treatment and/or attend to sick children as necessary.
• Relate to and be sensitive to the needs of school age children to assist with their social, emotional and physical development.
• Under the direction of the Teacher in Charge, manage administrative tasks.

Skills

First Aid

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Cert III/IV Early Childhood qualification

Job description

Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Larapinta Primary School
Job title Classroom Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 3 92%
Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing commencing 25/02/2027
Salary $65,172 - $70,026 Location Alice Springs
Position number 47177 RTF 358633 Closing 25/10/2026
Contact Officer Jackie Mullins, Assistant Principal on 08 89585155 or [e-mail]
About the agency http://www.education.nt.gov.au/

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website. Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Provide administration and classroom-based support to the teaching staff. In collaboration with the Early Childhood Teachers (ECTs), contribute to the implementation of educational programs within the school. Document and evaluate children’s learning and liaise daily with families and community.

Context statement

Larapinta Primary School is an urban primary school situated on the west side of Alice Springs. Larapinta Primary School provides education to approximately 400 students from preschool to Year 6. Approximately 40% of students are Aboriginal. Larapinta Preschool offers Early Childhood Education to preschool children aged between 3.5yrs – 5yrs.

Key duties and responsibilities

• 1. Under the direction of teaching staff, prepare the classroom resources as required.
• 2. Under the direction of teaching staff, assist with the supervision and instruction of students in classrooms and in extracurricular activities including sports, excursions, and special days.
• 3. Organise, evaluate and document children’s wellbeing/learning in collaboration with a team of educators, and liaise with them regarding progress.
• 4. Administer first aid and provide asthma and anaphylaxis treatment and/or attend to sick children as necessary.
• 5. Relating and being sensitive to the needs of school age children to assist with their social, emotional and physical development.
• 6. Under the direction of the Teacher in Charge, manage administrative tasks.

Selection criteria

Essential

• 1. A Cert III or IV approved Early Childhood qualification that meets the requirements of the National Quality Standards.
• 2. A Senior First Aid Certificate or equivalent qualification or ability to obtain.
• 3. Demonstrated ability to perform administrative tasks including good oral and written communication skills; understand and contribute to meeting the requirements of the National Quality Framework; work as part of a team to implement the principles and practices of the Early Years Learning Framework and the Northern Territory Preschool Curriculum.
• 4. Demonstrated proven experience working with young children in a supportive school environment.
• 5. The ability to work and positively interact with others as part of a team in a cross-cultural environment.
• 6. Ability to work unsupervised and with initiative and observe confidentiality.

Desirable

• 1. Knowledge and experience working with the Northern Territory Preschool Curriculum.

Further information

The successful applicant must have no significant criminal record confirmed by a Police Criminal History check and have, or be in the process of obtaining, a current Working with Children Card and current First Aid Certificate.