School Support Officer - Classroom (55 Hours Per Fortnight)

Mary Immaculate Catholic Parish Primary School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Mary Immaculate Catholic Parish Primary School in Eagle Vale is seeking a School Support Officer for the classroom on a part-time basis (55 hours per fortnight). The role involves assisting teachers, supporting student learning and managing classroom activities to ensure quality learning experiences.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the Catholic school's mission, support diverse learners, and collaborate with staff while maintaining confidentiality and professional

Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of quality learning and teaching in the classroom.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, providing assistance in student learning and management.

Skills

Student support

Diverse needs awareness

Interpersonal skills

Technology competence

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Classroom Support

Senior First Aid Certificate

Job description

School Support Officer - Classroom (55 hours per fortnight)

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time

Applications Close: 25 October 2026

Kindergarten to Year 6 serving the Eagle Vale Parish with an enrolment of approximately 583 pupils.

Location: Mary Immaculate Catholic Parish Primary School, Eagle Vale

A temporary part time position commencing 27 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.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

581 Students
35 TeachingStaff
10 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Kindergarten to Year 6 serving the Eagle Vale Parish with an enrolment of approximately 581 pupils.