Classroom Support Assistant - St Bede's Primary School, Red Hill ACT

Location: Red Hill, ACT 
Employment Type: Permanent
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, Monday 16 December 2024 

About St Bede's Primary School 

St Bede’s is a vibrant Catholic co-educational primary school for students from K-6, nestled in the picturesque suburb of Red Hill in Canberra. Founded in 1963, our school is cherished for its warm, community-centred ethos, providing a supportive and inclusive environment that feels like family. With a small student body of around 250, St Bede’s offers teachers the unique opportunity to provide personalised attention, fostering deep connections with students and families alike. Here, educators are valued as part of a collaborative team dedicated to holistic development, academic excellence, and nurturing the potential of every child in a close-knit setting.

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 

• 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 Vulnerable People (WWVP)

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. 

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. 
 
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. Appointment is 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 Andrew Casey on 02 6295 6559 or via email andrew.casey@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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