Classroom Assistant

We are seeking 2 X Classroom Assistants to join the team at our Pakenham Campus.

The Classroom Assistant is primarily responsible for providing support to the classroom teaching staff and Head of Section and working in partnership with the teaching staff in providing effective learning outcomes for students in our Junior School.

We have two positions available.

Position 1

• Part time, ongoing position
• This role work 27.5 hours per week FTE).
• Commencing 22 January 2026
• Pakenham Campus
• The hours for this role are each day from 8.30am to 3.20pm, inclusive of a 1 hour and 5 minute unpaid break
• The pro rata salary range is $41,928.81 to $46,689 (already adjusted to include school holidays)
• This position requires a current employee WWCC and police check
• This position is term time only and you are not required to work during our 13 weeks school holidays

Position 2

• Long service leave replacement position
• Commencing 22 January 2026 and concluding 26 June 2026
• Part time, fixed term position
• This role work 27.5 hours per week FTE)
• The pro rata salary range is $41,928.81 to $46,689 (already adjusted to include school holidays)
• Pakenham Campus
• The hours for this role are each day from 8.30am to 3.20pm, inclusive of a 1 hour and 5 minute unpaid break
• This position requires a current employee WWCC and police check
• This position is term time only and you are not required to work during our 13 weeks school holidays

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Why should you join Beaconhills?

• Inclusive and supportive community
• Access to an employee assistance program for you and your family
• Onsite electric car charging stations (Pakenham campus, coming soon to Berwick)
• Access to Professional Development courses (internal and external)
• Pakenham Campus located 42 minutes drive from Melbourne CBD via Monash Freeway
• Free onsite parking
• Onsite child care available to staff (wait lists apply)
• Join one of the largest solar-powered schools in Australia – we have 360kW of solar power now operating and 40% of our school is powered by electricity sourced from renewable solar

Benefits of working at Beaconhills

• Gifted day Monday before Melbourne Cup Day public holiday
• 16 weeks parental leave allowance
• 15 days sick and carers leave per year
• 20 days of paid family violence leave
• 2 weeks of paid partner leave
• Salary packaging available

Applications

Please address your application to our Executive Principal, Mr Stephen McGinley.

Applications should include:

• A PDF version of your cover letter that addresses why you want to work at Beaconhills
• A PDF version of your resume detailing your qualifications and experience
• Contact details of three professional referees (minimum one line manager)

Applications close Thursday 20 November at 9am. Please indicate on your application if you are applying for both or just one of the available positions.

Equal Opportunity and Child Safety Statement

Beaconhills College has zero tolerance for child abuse.  Beaconhills is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. Beaconhills College is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and is committed to the principles of merit-based selection, equity, diversity and procedural fairness in our recruitment process. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for all positions at Beaconhills College. Please click here to view our Equal Opportunity and Child Safety Statement in full.