Classroom Support Assistant

Salary: $71,578 full-time equivalent plus superannuation.

Employment Status: Part-time | 30 to 60 hours per fortnight

Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Start Date: January 2026, Term One

About St Joseph’s Primary School

St Joseph’s Primary School is located in the idyllic small country town of Boorowa, NSW, surrounded by rolling countryside and a close-knit community spirit. We pride ourselves on fostering strong relationships with our students, families, and the wider community. Our dedicated and enthusiastic staff work collaboratively to create a caring and inclusive school culture where every child feels supported and encouraged. We take pride in delivering a high-quality education that nurtures the academic, social, creative, and spiritual development of each student.

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.

This position includes 3 permanent hours per fortnight, with an additional 27 to 57 hours per fortnight allocated as required to meet student needs.

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

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.

Position-specific queries

Please contact Marks Birkson 02 6385 3263 or via email mark.birks@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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