Classroom Support Assistant

Classroom Support Assistant

St Francis Xavier College, Florey

Florey, ACT

Learning Support / Teacher's Aide

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time

Applications Close: 30 November 2025

St Francis Xavier College is a comprehensive 7 -12 Catholic secondary school of 1350 students located in the heart of Belconnen and has an outstanding reputation for leading excellence and innovation in learning and teaching. As a member of the College, the successful candidate will demonstrate a love of learning and foster innovation and aspiration for the College vision.

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: Negotiable

About St Francis Xavier College

St Francis Xavier College is a large co-educational Year 7-12 Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn with an outstanding reputation for leading excellence in education in the ACT. The College is committed to equity of access to, and sustained delivery of quality education for all students, maintaining a diverse representation of the broader community. Teachers in the College are expert practitioners in the design and delivery of the Australian Curriculum and ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies (BSSS) courses. Teachers continuously attend professional learning and effectively utilise technology in the classroom. The College carries an outstanding reputation of leading excellence and innovation in learning and teaching, attracting and teaching 1,350 students.

About the Role

The Classroom Support Assistant plays a key role in supporting classroom teachers to ensure that all students with diverse learning needs can access and participate in the curriculum and College activities. 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
• Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish
• Free onsite parking
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice

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 cover letter and current resume 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 College, please visit our website. Information about the CECG can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries: Please contact Jennifer Madgwick on 02 6278 9040 or via email jennifer.madgwick@sfx.act.edu.au

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

St Francis Xavier College, Florey

Florey, ACT

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

Principal: Sandy Darley

Affiliation: Catholic

Teaching Level: Secondary

Gender: Coed

1224 Students

109 Teaching Staff

49 Non-Teaching Staff

Florey, ACT St Francis Xavier College is a systemic Catholic co-educational college located in the Canberra suburb of Florey. The College caters for students from the Belconnen and Gungahlin areas and is part of the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Catholic Education system (CEO). St Francis Xavier College has a population of 1,153 students and approximately 135 staff members.