Classroom Support Assistant

Classroom Support Assistant

Good Shepherd Primary School, Amaroo

Amaroo, ACT

Learning Support / Teacher's Aide

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time

Applications Close: 19 November 2025

Create an inclusive and engaging classroom experience. Support students with learning needs and help foster a positive environment for growth and holistic achievement.

Salary: $73,725 full-time equivalent plus superannuation

Employment Status: Part-time | Up to 60 hours per fortnight

Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Start Date: January 2026, Term One

About Good Shepherd Primary School

Good Shepherd Primary School is a Catholic primary school that offers a strong foundation for future education. The school prioritises child safety, wellbeing and inclusion while fostering kindness and good manners. The school's curriculum balances academics with opportunities in Music, Sport, STEM, and Italian. Known for a strong community spirit, subjects such as Literacy, Numeracy, and ICT are highly emphasised, ensuring a relevant and engaging education for all students.

About the Role

As a Classroom Support Assistant, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience by working closely with experienced teachers to support students with diverse learning needs. You’ll play an active role in delivering personalised learning programs while developing practical skills in inclusive education, classroom management, and student support.

Benefits and Opportunities

• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
• Support for professional development and study opportunities
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice
• Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish

Qualifications

• Certificate III in School-Based Education Support; or
• Be studying an Initial Teacher Education (ITE); and
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance.

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.

CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.

For further information about the School, please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries: Please contact Trazel Scott on 02 6255 7888 or via email trazel.scott@cg.catholic.edu.au

Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.

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Applicant Information Pack

Good Shepherd Primary School, Amaroo

Amaroo, ACT

http://www.goodshepherd.act.edu.au

Principal: Trazel Scott

Affiliation: Catholic

Teaching Level: Primary

Gender: Coed

769 Students

48 Teaching Staff

20 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Good Shepherd Primary School is a Catholic primary school that offers a strong foundation for future education. The school prioritises child safety, wellbeing and inclusion while fostering kindness and good manners. The school's curriculum balances academics with opportunities in Music, Sport, STEM, and Italian. Known for a strong community spirit, subjects such as Literacy, Numeracy, and ICT are highly emphasised, ensuring a relevant and engaging education for all students.