Classroom Support Assistant

Classroom Support Assistant

St Patrick's Parish School, Cooma

Cooma, NSW

Learning Support / Teacher's Aide

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time

Applications Close: 19 July 2026

The Classroom Support Assistant is a member of the classroom support team that plays a key role in supporting classroom teachers to ensure that all students with diverse learning needs can access and participate in the curriculum.

Salary Range: $85,665 full-time equivalent plus superannuation

Employment Status: Part-time | 20 permanent hours per fortnight with additional temporary hours allocated as per students requirements

Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Start Date: Negotiable

About St Patrick's Parish School

St Patrick’s Parish School in Cooma is a welcoming co-educational K–10 school with a strong focus on student learning, safety and belonging. As part of a proud Parish community, it offers a supportive, values driven environment where staff benefit from a positive culture, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference.

About Cooma, NSW

Cooma is a key service town situated east of the Snowy Mountains, between Bega and Tumut. The town boasts a vibrant commercial centre and scenic parklands, including Centennial Park, where an avenue of international flags pays tribute to the immigrants who contributed to the Snowy Mountains hydroelectric scheme. Cooma also serves as a convenient base for exploring the Snowy Mountains region, with the resort town of Jindabyne just 45 minutes away, along with nearby snowfields and mountain villages.

About the Role

The Classroom Support Assistant is a member of the classroom support team that 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 activities to achieve the academic goals and social skills required for independent learning and confident participation.

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
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice
• Enjoy accessibility to ski fields and ski programs in New South Wales including Thredbo and Perisher!

Qualifications and Eligibility

• NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Certificate IV in School-based Education Support
• Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy

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.