Classroom Support Assistant - St Gregory's Primary School, Queanbeyan NSW

Closing date December 8, 2024
Location Primary (NSW Regional): St Gregory's Primary (Queanbeyan)
Status Permanent

About this job

Location: Queanbeyan, NSW 
Employment Type: Permanent and Temporary appointments available
Employment Status: Part-time  
Salary Range:$71,578 to $83,170 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on skills and experience.   
Start Date: January 2025
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Sunday 8 December 2024 

About St Gregory's Primary School

At St Gregory's, our most valuable asset is our dedicated teachers and staff, who play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our students. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where safety, fairness, and respect guide our collaborative journey. Our goal is to empower teachers to inspire students in their spiritual, academic, and personal growth, ensuring that both educators and students thrive as they reach their fullest potential.

St Gregory's Primary School is part of the Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG), which operates 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres 
across ACT and NSW. 

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.

About the Role 

As a Classroom Support Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in helping young students thrive in a nurturing and dynamic learning environment. You’ll work closely with teachers to support the delivery of lessons, assist with classroom management, and provide one-on-one help to students who need extra support. This is a rewarding position where you can make a real difference in children's education, fostering their academic growth and social development while gaining valuable experience in the education sector. If you’re passionate about working with children and want to help shape the future, this role is for you!

Benefits and Opportunities 

  • A positive and collaborative workplace culture 
  • 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 

Qualifications  

  • Certificate IV in School-Based Education Support (Desirable); or
  • Third year or final year of study and completion of the practicum in a relevant initial teacher education (ITE) qualification.
  • Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) registration

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. 

Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required. 

Other Eligibility Criteria 

  • You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position. 
  • This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy. 

For further information about the School please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here. 

Position-specific queries: Please contact Tiffany Reedy on 02 6297 1396 or via email tiffany.reedy@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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