Classroom Support Assistant - St John the Apostle Primary, Florey ACT

Location: Florey, ACT
Employment Type: Temporary
Employment Status: Part-time
Salary: $68,825 to $79,971 (based on skills and experience) plus superannuation (pro-rata for part-time appointments)
Employment Term: Immediate start to 17 December 2024
Closing Date: 11.55pm Friday, 7 June 2024

About Us

Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres.

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 School

St John the Apostle Primary School is a unique and exciting community. We are a highly collaborative team who seek to inspire, support and celebrate the learning of all; we strive to help every student realise their intellectual, spiritual, cultural and social aspirations. With a strong vision for the future, we create a professional learning environment that builds the expertise and leadership capacity of teachers to have a significant positive impact on student well-being and achievement in their own class and across the school.

About the Role

The Inclusion Assistant (Classroom Support Assistant) is a member of the Inclusion Team. An Inclusion Assistant plays a key role in supporting classroom teachers to ensure that all students with diverse learning needs can access and participate the curriculum and activities in order to achieve the academic goals and social skills required for independent learning and confident participation.

Benefits and Opportunities

• A positive and collaborative workplace culture
• An extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst
• Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high impact teaching practice
• Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities of a Classroom Support Assistant include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting students with challenging and complex and challenging needs on a 1:1 basis in the classroom.
• Providing targeted support inside and outside of the classroom.
• Working on differentiated activities with groups of students.
• Working closely with Classroom Teacher, Inclusion Teacher, Inclusion Coordinator and other Inclusion Assistants (Classroom Support Assistants).
• Supporting students with programs that support their social and emotional skills.
• Writing notes and observations on students with Personalised Plans.
• Understanding of individual student goals and how to support students with these in the classroom

Qualifications

• A Certificate IV in Classroom Support or other relevant qualification (or be currently studying)
• Must hold a relevant Working with Vulnerable People registration

Essential Criteria

It is essential that the successful applicant have:

1. Effective written and oral communication skills.
2. Effective ICT skills.
3. The ability to effectively interact with students with learning needs, and liaise with parents, teachers and community members and assist teachers in understanding students where necessary.
4. Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to contribute to a professional team.
5. Provide advice and evaluation in the development of the educational programs, including classroom support and therapy programs where they have been implemented.
6. Knowledge and understanding of health and physical disabilities in students.
7. Effective organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs and subsequent feedback and evaluation to teachers.
8. Ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students.

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.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes and experiences as outline in the Position Description.

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 CE policy.

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

Position-specific queries: Please contact Rebekah Brown on 02 6258 3592 or via email rebekah.brown@cg.catholic.edu.au 

Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6218 0007 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au 

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