School Support Officer - Classroom (Several Positions)

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong; Shellharbour; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong – Shellharbour Village NSW invites applications for School Support Officer - Classroom (Several Positions). These temporary part-time roles support quality learning by assisting teachers and managing student learning in the classroom.

Successful applicants will work collaboratively with staff, uphold child safety standards, and hold relevant qualifications such as Certificate III in Classroom Support and Senior First Aid.

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

• Assist in the delivery of quality learning and teaching in the classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers to support student learning and management.

Skills

Commitment to Catholic mission

Support learning in classroom

Diverse needs understanding

Positive interaction with students

Tech competence in classroom tools

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork and independence

Confidentiality

Education

Certificate III in Classroom Support

Senior First Aid Certificate

Job description

School Support Officer - Classroom (Several Positions)

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong – Shellharbour Village NSW

• Stella Maris Catholic Primary School, Shellharbour, NSW
• Temporary part time

Several temporary part time positions (various hours) commencing 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.