School Officer (Classroom Support) - St James Primary School, COORPAROO

Brisbane Catholic Education; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport access

Job summary

Brisbane Catholic Education is seeking a School Officer (Classroom Support) for St James Primary School, Coorparoo. The role supports teachers in delivering inclusive learning, Prep to Year 6, across 30 hours per week during term time.

You’ll assist with planning and delivery, monitor progress, and help implement evidence-based interventions, while coordinating with specialists and preparing materials.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to plan, prepare and deliver effective teaching programs.
• Monitor student progress and apply evidence-based interventions.
• Support diverse learners to improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with specialists to coordinate intervention groups.
• Document observations and prepare classroom materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, preparation and delivery of learning programs.
• Monitor student progress and identify learning needs for interventions.
• Support students with diverse needs and coordinate with specialists.
• Document observations and intervention plans; support materials preparation.

Skills

Planning and delivering teaching

Progress monitoring

Student support

Collaboration with specialists

Classroom materials documentation

Education

Certificate III in Education Support

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School Officer (Classroom Support) - St James Primary School, COORPAROO

About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education .

About our school
St James Primary School Coorparoo is a co-educational Catholic school with an enrolment of over 130 students. Our school is a small, warm, and welcoming community that strongly values inclusivity, high-quality teaching and learning, and partnerships between staff, parents, and students. Rooted in the Good Samaritan and Augustinian traditions, we strive to live by our school motto: LEARN and ACT with HEART and MIND. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Summary

Join St James Primary School, Coorparoo in 2027 as Classroom Support and make a positive difference in the learning and development of students from Prep to Year 6. We have multiple full-time, fixed-term opportunities available, working 30 hours per week during school term time. You'll work alongside teachers to support students in the classroom and contribute to an inclusive, welcoming and engaging learning environment.

• Location: St James Primary School, COORPAROO
• Start date:25/01/2027 - End of 2027 School Year
• Must be flexible and willing to work across all year levels from Prep to Year 6

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Assisting with the planning, preparation and delivery of effective learning and teaching programs for students including the use technology and learning support activities
• Monitoring the progress of students and identifing learning areas to provide evidence-based intervention strategies
• Improving student learning outcomes by providing support and advice on supporting students with diverse learning needs
• Collaborating with school specialists in organising and assisting with intervention groups to coordinate services
• Documenting observation notes, intervention programs and assist in the collation and preparation of classroom materials.

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Strong skills in planning, preparing, and delivering effective teaching programs
• Ability to monitor student progress and apply evidence-based interventions
• Expertise in supporting diverse learning needs to improve student outcomes
• Collaborative skills to work with specialists and coordinate intervention groups
• Proficient in documenting observations, managing intervention programs, and preparing classroom materials
• Certificate III in Education Support
• For this position you are not required to be Catholic.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards :

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport access- discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters acommitment to the safeguarding of childrenand promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility . The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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