Classroom Support Assistant

St Bede's Primary School, Red Hill

Red Hill, ACT 


Learning Support / Teacher's Aide

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time

Applications Close: 24 September 2025


Play a vital role in shaping every student’s learning journey by providing tailored support in the classroom. This position is all about working closely with teachers, encouraging students to thrive, and creating an inclusive environment where every learner feels valued and supported.

<p><strong>Salary:</strong>&nbsp;$73,725&nbsp;plus superannuation.&nbsp;Salary is determined based skills and experience.&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong>&nbsp;Part-time | 10-week contract<br><strong>Eligibility:&nbsp;</strong>Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident<br><strong>Start Date:</strong> 13 October 2025, Term Four</p> <p><strong>About St Bede's Primary School</strong></p> <p>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&nbsp;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&nbsp;personalised&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>The Classroom Support Assistant plays a key role in creating an inclusive and nurturing learning environment by partnering with teachers to support student participation, especially those with diverse learning needs. This position involves providing targeted support to individuals and small groups, modifying learning tasks, and encouraging the use of strategies that enhance students’ confidence, independence, and social-emotional development. The Classroom Support Assistant works closely with teachers and specialist teams to implement personalised adjustments that help students reach their academic potential and actively engage in the wider school community.</p> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;</li> <li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;</li> <li>Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;</li> <li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications and Eligibility Criteria&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration</li> <li>Certificate III in School-Based Education Support</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;This position involves working with children.&nbsp;Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br> 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.&nbsp;</p> <p>For further information about the School, please visit our&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://stbedes.act.edu.au/ ">website</a>. Information about the&nbsp;Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG)&nbsp;can&nbsp;be accessed&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong>&nbsp;Please contact Andrew Casey,&nbsp;on&nbsp;02 6295 6559&nbsp;or via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:andrew.casety@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Support%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>andrew.casety@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Classroom%20Support%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:andrew.casey@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Support%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">andrew.casey@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;<br><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment team on 02&nbsp;6234 5427&nbsp;or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Support%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Classroom%20Support%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20Support%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a></p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/505844/classroom-support-assistant">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>
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