Classroom and Learning Support

St Mary's Primary, Corowa

St Mary’s caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 with our focus being inspired by our school motto, “Love and Truth”. This motto comes from our valued Mercy tradition, which calls students, teachers and our community to embrace the values of: compassionate service, respect for others and the land and to act with the spirit of Christian hospitality.

To find out more about St Mary's Corowa click here.

Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?

Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) serves twenty-four primary schools, five secondary colleges and two boarding facilities.

In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning.

We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs.

Your New Role

Classroom and Learning Support (CLS) is a dedicated service designed to assist students with disabilities and additional learning needs by offering a variety of resources and support. Its goal is to foster an inclusive educational environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive. CLS staff collaborate closely with classroom teachers to assess and respond to individual student needs, delivering personalised support and strategies. This support may involve direct teaching, small group sessions, the use of assistive technologies, and behaviour support techniques. Assist teachers and students in and outside the Learning Spaces

What We Can Offer

• Part-time Temporary Position
• Commencing 31 August until 16 December 2026
• Work Schedule: 2 days per week, to be negotiated with successful candidate
• Discounted Bupa Health insurance
• Salary Packaging through Maxxia
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program through THRIVE Psychology
• Salary: Level 4: $38.32 per hour - Averaged (doesn't work in school breaks)

Essential Criteria

• ● Commitment to Catholic Faith and Values
• Certificate III in Education Support or studying teaching at University level
• Experience in working with students with additional needs
• Ability to work collaboratively with the classroom teacher and other Teacher Assistants
• Enthusiasm and ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to support student learning in numeracy and literacy or other special projects.
• Current First Aid certificate and anaphylaxis training
• Highly developed communication skills
• Adaptable and flexible in work situations
• Interest in and desire to help children grow and develop
• Willingness to undertake specific tasks and implement with small groups of children or individual learners
• Shows Initiative
• Current NSW Working with Children Check
• Successful Candidate to undertake a National Criminal History Check
• Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain
• Accreditation for Support Staff in a Catholic School (Category A, Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools, Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga) or working towards Accreditation

Applications & Enquiries

If you are interested in this position and would like further information, please contact Cheryl Brigden on 02 60331183 and brigdenc@ww.catholic.edu.au

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their skills and experience against the selection criteria or position description to brigdenc@ww.catholic.edu.au

If you are applying for this position you must complete a Pre-Employment Declaration as part of CEDWW Recruitment requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further.

All employment offers with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screening checks conducted by CEDWW’s People and Culture team.

Applications Close Tuesday 18th August 2026

"CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care"

"CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds"

St Mary's Primary School - Corowa

COROWA, NSW

https://www.smcoww.catholic.edu.au/
Principal: Cheryl Brigden

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

169 Students
19 Teaching Staff
6 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

St Mary’s Primary School is a co-educational K-6 school serving the needs of the Catholic community of Corowa in providing a Catholic education for its students. St Mary’s is very much a parish school. The school enjoys strong support from the Parish Priest, the Sisters and parishioners.Many of the parishioners attended St Mary’s School themselves and there are a number of families who have maintained a direct link with the school over several generations.

Application Instructions

Applications and Enquiries

If you are interested in this position and would like further information, please contact Cheryl Brigden on 02 60331183 and brigdenc@ww.catholic.edu.au

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their skills and experience against the selection criteria or position description to brigdenc@ww.catholic.edu.au

If you are applying for this position you must complete a Pre-Employment Declaration as part of CEDWW Recruitment requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further.

All employment offers with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screening checks conducted by CEDWW’s People and Culture team.

Applications Close Tuesday 18th August 2026

"CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care"

"CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds"