School Support Officer - Classroom

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong; Shellharbour; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong – Shellharbour Village, NSW, invites applications for School Support Officer roles at Nazareth Catholic Primary School, Shellharbour City. Temporary full-time and part-time positions run 28 January 2027 to 26 January 2028, working to support quality learning and student management in a classroom setting.

Essential criteria include commitment to Catholic schooling, ability to support diverse learners, strong communication, and technical competence.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Classroom Support or equivalent.
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate.
• Working with Children clearance prior to commencement.
• Commitment to the mission of the Catholic School.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of quality learning and teaching in the classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers, providing assistance in student learning and management.
• Maintain confidentiality and support a positive learning environment.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Discretion

Education

Certificate III in Classroom Support or equivalent

Job description

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong – Shellharbour Village NSW

• Nazareth Catholic Primary School, Shellharbour City, NSW
• School Support Officer
• Several Positions (F/T & P/T)

Several temporary full time and part time positions are available at Nazareth Catholic Primary School, Shellharbour City. The temporary positions will commence on 28 January 2027 until 26 January 2028.

This position exists to support the delivery of quality learning and teaching. This classroom-based position requires you to work collaboratively with teachers, providing assistance in all areas of student learning and management.

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.

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.