Casual Classroom Support Assistant

Catholic Education Office - Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (see more jobs from this school)

Manuka, ACT 


Learning Support / Teacher's Aide

Contract Type: Casual/Relief Position

Applications Close: 31 December 2024


Apply now for express approval to join our Casual Classroom Support Assistant Pool, enabling you to work in ACT and/or NSW Catholic Schools across the Archdiocese of Canberra Goulburn.

<p><strong>Employment type: </strong>Casual<br /><strong>Location: </strong>ACT &amp; NSW Primary and Secondary Schools <br /><strong>Remuneration Range:</strong> $38.59 to $44.84 per hour (dependent on skills and experience)</p><p><strong>About the role</strong></p><p>The Classroom Support Assistant (CSA) is a member of the Classroom Support Team (CST) that plays a key role in supporting classroom teachers to ensure that all students with diverse learning needs can access and participate in the curriculum and activities in order to achieve the academic goals and social skills required for independent learning and confident participation.</p><p>Once casual employees are approved to work nominate their schools of preference and availability through our simple-to-use Casual Relief System (CRS). Casual employees may be called upon, on an as-needed basis by Catholic Schools within the Archdiocese of Canberra Goulburn. Casual work can vary from between three hours to several weeks at a single school, college, or early learning centre.</p><p><strong>Benefits of casual work</strong></p><ul><li>Schedule work around your training and personal commitments.</li><li>Experience a diverse range of school environments.</li><li>Build your profile within a network of schools to advance your opportunity of securing ongoing employment. </li></ul><p><strong>Who can apply</strong></p><ul><li>Certificate IV in Learning Support (or equivalent) (Level 5.1); or</li><li>In the third year of completing a relevant teaching tertiary qualification (Level 5.1); or</li><li>In the first or second year of completing a relevant teaching tertiary qualification (Level 4.1); or</li><li>Certificate III in Learning Support (or equivalent) (Level 4.1); or</li><li>3 years relevant experience (Level 4.1). </li></ul><p><strong>Selection Criteria</strong></p><p>Suitable applicants will demonstrate:</p><ol><li>A commitment to the goals of Catholic education and a readiness to foster the aims and vision in the wider school community.</li><li>Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage positively with colleagues and students.</li><li>Ability to apply knowledge experience and training to assist with planning, organising and achieving outcomes within the relevant time constraints.</li><li>Initiative and the ability to handle a number of tasks concurrently.</li><li>Flexibility to adjust to changing situations. </li></ol><p><strong>Other Eligibility Criteria </strong></p><ul><li>You must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident or be in Australia on a visa with work rights to be eligible to apply for this position. </li><li>Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy. </li></ul><p><strong>How to apply</strong></p><p>Follow the &#39;Apply now&#39; link.</p><p>Before commencing this application, please ensure you have the following information at hand:</p><ul><li>Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria listed above.</li><li>Current resume.</li><li>Working with children/vulnerable people check.</li><li>Evidence of qualifications (where applicable). </li><li>Contact details of two professional referees.</li><li>Proof of identification - either Current passport; OR Birth Certificate AND Current Drivers License.</li></ul><p><strong>If you are a current employee or have worked for Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn within the last six months, please contact the recruitment team at </strong><a href="mailto:recruitment&#64;cg.catholic.edu.au" rel="nofollow"><strong>recruitment&#64;cg.catholic.edu.au</strong></a><strong> prior to applying.</strong></p><p>Information about Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p><p><strong>For application queries: </strong>contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6218 0007 or via email <a href="mailto:recruitment&#64;cg.catholic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">recruitment&#64;cg.catholic.edu.au</a></p>