Play 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.

Salary: $75,935 full-time equivalent plus superannuation.
Employment Status: Part-time (Up to 60 hours per fortnight) | Contract till end of 2026 school year
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable

About Hennessy Catholic College

Hennessy Catholic College is a comprehensive co-educational school for Years 7 to 12, offering a dynamic and caring environment where all students are welcomed, nurtured, and supported to learn and grow in harmony. Located in a diverse regional community, the College provides a quality education in a safe, inclusive, and pastoral setting. Hennessy continues to adapt to meet the evolving needs and interests of its learners. Our highly qualified and experienced teaching staff offers a broad range of opportunities, supported by a strong culture of collaboration and professional learning that enriches teaching practice and student outcomes.

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.

Two temporary positions are available until the end of the 2026 school year.

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) registration.
• 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 and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.

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

Position-specific queries: Rachel Hughes on 02 6382 1486 or via email rachel.hughes@cg.catholic.edu.au.
Application queries: Recruitment Team 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.

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