Classroom Support Assistant - St Mary's Primary School, Moruya NSW
Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time
Applications Close: 26 January 2025
Make a real difference by helping students thrive in a supportive, inclusive environment. Great opportunity for those passionate about education and nurturing young minds. Apply now!
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Moruya, NSW <br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Temporary | 12 Month Contract <br><strong>Employment Status:</strong> Part-time <br><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $71,578 full-time equivalent plus superannuation. <br><strong>Start Date: </strong>Negotiable <br><strong>Closing Date:</strong> 11.55 pm, Sunday 26 January 2025 </p><p><strong>About St Mary's Primary School </strong></p><p>St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is a co-educational school for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, located near the Moruya River and surrounded by picturesque grazing land. With a history spanning over 160 years, the school has been a central part of the Moruya community since its founding in 1847. St Mary’s is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment where academic achievement, personal growth, and community involvement are at the forefront. The school encourages students to develop essential skills in communication, collaboration, and problem-solving, preparing them for lifelong learning and active participation in the community.</p><p><strong>About the Role </strong></p><p>A Classroom Support Assistant plays an essential role in supporting the teaching and learning process within the classroom. Working closely with the classroom teacher, the assistant helps create an inclusive learning environment by providing individual or small group support to students. Responsibilities include assisting with classroom activities, preparing teaching resources, and supporting students with additional learning needs to ensure they can fully engage with the curriculum. The role also involves helping to maintain a safe and orderly classroom, promoting the academic, social, and emotional development of students, and collaborating with staff to ensure each student’s success.</p><p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities </strong></p><ul><li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption) </li><li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave) </li><li>Support for professional development and study opportunities </li><li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice </li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications </strong></p><ul><li>Completion of Certificate III in School-Based Education Support</li><li>Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.</li></ul><p><strong>Application Process </strong></p><p>Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. </p><p>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. <br> <br><strong>Other Eligibility Criteria </strong></p><ul><li>You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position. </li><li>This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy. </li></ul><p>For further information about the School please visit our <a href="https://www.stmarysmoruya.nsw.edu.au/">website</a>. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>. </p><p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong> Please contact Jo Wain on 02 4474 2817 or via email <a href="mailto:jo.wain@cg.catholic.edu.au">jo.wain@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>. </p><p><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email <a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>. </p><p>#S-DNI </p><p><br><br> </p><p> <a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/504845/classroom-support-assistant-st-marys-primary-school-moruya-nsw">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>