School Support Officer - Classroom

St John'S Catholic Parish Primary School; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

St John's Catholic Parish Primary School in Dapto is seeking several temporary School Support Officer roles to support classroom learning for Kindergarten to Year 6 pupils.

Positions begin 28 January 2027; duties include assisting teachers, working with diverse learners, and maintaining confidentiality. A Certificate III in Classroom Support and Senior First Aid are required, with WWC clearance prior to commencement.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Classroom Support or equivalent.
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate.
• Ability to support children’s learning in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of quality learning and teaching in a Kindergarten to Year 6 setting.
• Collaborate with teachers to provide classroom assistance in all areas of student learning.
• Assist in management with the Specialist Setting (ASD) where applicable.
• Uphold confidentiality and professional behaviour.

Skills

Student support

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Certificate III in Classroom Support or equivalent

Senior First Aid Certificate

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 10 November 2026

Kindergarten to Year 6 serving the Dapto Parish with an enrolment of approximately 626 pupils.

Location: St John's Catholic Parish Primary School, Dapto

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.

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.

GENERAL CAPABILITIES

• 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.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

622 Students
44 TeachingStaff
25 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Kindergarten to Year 6 serving the Dapto Parish with an enrolment of approximately 622 pupils.