Salary: $75,935 full-time equivalent plus superannuation.
Employment Status: Part-time (36 to 60 hours per fortnight) | Contract till end of 2026 school year
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable
About St Joseph's Primary School
St Joseph's Primary School is located in the picturesque historic town of Grenfell, NSW. We are a tight-knit community that is proud of our dedicated staff, wonderful students, and supportive community of parents and friends, all working together to achieve the best learning outcomes. St Joseph's you will be a part of a team committed to providing students with individualised care and support to help our students grow and build their confidence.
About the Role
The Classroom Support Assistant plays a key role in creating an inclusive and nurturing learning environment by partnering with teachers to support student participation, especially those with diverse learning needs. This position involves providing targeted support to individuals and small groups, modifying learning tasks, and encouraging the use of strategies that enhance students’ confidence, independence, and social-emotional development. The Classroom Support Assistant works closely with teachers and specialist teams to implement personalised adjustments that help students reach their academic potential and actively engage in the wider school community.
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
Qualifications
- NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Certificate III in School-Based Education Support (desirable)
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 CACGEL policy.
CACGEL 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 (CACGEL) can be accessed here.
Position-specific queries: Please contact Danielle McFarlane on 02 6343 1514 or via email danielle.mcfarlane@cg.catholic.edu.au
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au
