School Support Officer - Classroom (55 hours per fortnight)

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong is seeking a temporary part-time Classroom Support Assistant to join our learning team. The role focuses on supporting quality learning and teaching by collaborating with teachers and assisting in all areas of student learning and management.

Applicants must meet the essential criteria and hold a Certificate III in Classroom Support or equivalent, plus a current Senior First Aid Certificate.

Qualifications

• Well developed written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Understanding of and ability to work with students with diverse needs.
• Technical competence in appropriate technologies.
• Commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering quality learning and teaching in the classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers to support student learning and management.
• Support children’s individual learning needs in the classroom.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct in all duties.

Skills

Student learning support

Collaborative teamwork

Technological competence

Education

Certificate III in Classroom Support or equivalent

Current Senior First Aid Certificate

Tools

PB4L framework

Job description

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.

Closing date: 25 October 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.