School Support Officer - Classroom

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong; Dapto; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong – Dapto NSW seeks multiple temporary School Support Officer positions to assist in delivering quality learning and teaching. Roles involve classroom support, collaboration with teachers, and ASD specialist setting assistance where applicable.

Applicants should have a Certificate III in Classroom Support or equivalent, a current Senior First Aid Certificate, and a valid Working with Children Check. Closing date 10 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering quality learning and teaching in classroom settings.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support student learning outcomes.
• Provide classroom support and, where applicable, assistance with the Specialist Setting (ASD).
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

Certificate III in Classroom Support or equivalent

Current Senior First Aid Certificate

Working with Children Check clearance

Job description

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong – Dapto NSW

• St John's Catholic Parish Primary School, Dapto, NSW
• School Support Officer
• Temporary full time

Several temporary positions commencing 28 January 2027, including:

• 2 temporary School Support Officer Positions in our Autism Setting working 30 hours per week commencing 28 January 2027 until 26 January 2028.
• 2 temporary School Support Officer Positions providing classroom supportcommencing 28 January 2027 until 26 January 2028.
• 1 TemporarySchool Support Officer Positions providing classroom support for Term 1 2027.

Please indicate in your cover letter which position(s) you are applying for.

These positions exists to support the delivery of quality learning and teaching. These classroom-based positions require you to work collaboratively with teachers, providing assistance in all areas of student learning and where applicable management with the Specialist Setting (ASD).

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

The preferred applicant demonstrates the following criteria:

• A commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.
• Ability to support children’s individual learning in the classroom.
• Understanding of and ability to work with students with diverse needs.
• Ability to interact positively with students.
• Technical competence in appropriate technologies.

DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA

• Previous experience in similar settings.
• Experience with the PB4L framework.

The following GENERAL CAPABILITIES are applicable to the role:

• Well developed written and oral communication skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate III in Classroom Support or equivalent
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE

This role is classified as a child related work and therefore a working with children clearance is required prior to your commencement with us.

POSITION APPLICATION

Closing Date: 10 November 2026 at 11.55pm

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong is unwavering in our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. This is at the heart of everything we do.

Every child has the right to be informed, heard, respected, empowered and to feel safe.

As school communities and as individuals, we commit to keeping children and young people safe, and to work together with them to create cultures that honour dignity and enrich wellbeing.