<p><strong>St Joseph's Primary School, Leeton</strong></p> <p>St Joseph's Primary School, Leeton is a place where our goal each day is for your child to find our school a place of faith, friendship, joy, discovery, challenge and learning.</p> <p>The dedicated and committed staff members of St Joseph’s Primary school are aware of the special privilege they share in the education of their students. We recognise that children learn at different rates and in different ways. Therefore we provide learning experiences that are child centred, differentiated, relevant and meaningful. As a result, St Joseph’s boasts a fine history of academic excellence.</p> <p>To find out more about St Joseph's Leeton, click <a href="http://web.sjleww.catholic.edu.au/a-message-from-the-principal.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p> <p><strong>About Leeton</strong></p> <p>Leeton, in the heart of Australia's food bowl, is at the centre of the most productive region in the country.</p> <p>Leeton is a friendly town situated in the heart of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA) offering a wide variety of experiences for locals and visitors alike. The town exemplifies contemporary rural Australia with its rich heritage, diverse agriculture and renowned country hospitality.</p> <p>To find out more about the friendly &amp; wonderful community of Leeton, click <a href="https://www.leetontourism.com.au/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p> <p><strong>Your New Role</strong></p> <p>Classroom and Learning Support (CLS) is a dedicated service designed to assist students with disabilities and additional learning needs by offering a variety of resources and support. Its goal is to foster an inclusive educational environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive. CLS staff collaborate closely with classroom teachers to assess and respond to individual student needs, delivering personalised support and strategies. This support may involve direct teaching, small group sessions, the use of assistive technologies, and behaviour support techniques. Assist teachers and students in and outside the Learning Spaces</p> <p><strong>The Position</strong></p> <p>Permanent Position with Additional Temporary Hours for 2026</p> <ul> <li><strong>40 Hours/Fortnight&nbsp;</strong> <ul> <li>30 Hours/Fortnight Permanent&nbsp;</li> <li>10 Hours/Fortnight Temporary (Until December 2026)</li> <li>Commencement Tuesday 5th May 2026</li> </ul></li> <li><strong>Work Schedule</strong> <ul> <li>Tuesday - Friday (5 hours)</li> </ul></li> </ul> <p><strong>What We Can Offer</strong></p> <ul> <li>Access to Salary Packaging&nbsp;</li> <li>Access to our Employee Assistance Program</li> <li>Discounted Bupa Health Insurance</li> <li>Salary: Level 4: $37.21 per hour Averaged (term-time only)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Selection Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>An understanding of and commitment to Catholic Education&nbsp;</li> <li>An understanding of inclusive education principles&nbsp;</li> <li>Excellent communication and organisational skills&nbsp;</li> <li>An ability to work as part of a team and contribute positively to staff professional culture&nbsp;</li> <li>Maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of the role, ensuring that sensitive student, staff and family information is handled with discretion.&nbsp;</li> <li>Certificate III in Education Support or prior experience&nbsp;</li> <li>Interest in and desire to help children grow and develop&nbsp;</li> <li>Willingness to undertake specific tasks and implement with small groups of children or individual learners &nbsp;</li> <li>Experience in working with students with additional needs is desirable&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to work collaboratively with the classroom teacher and other Teacher Assistants&nbsp;</li> <li>Enthusiasm and ability to work unsupervised&nbsp;</li> <li>Current First Aid certificate and Anaphylaxis training&nbsp;</li> <li>Current NSW Working with Children Check&nbsp;</li> <li>Successful Candidate to undertake a National Criminal History Check&nbsp;</li> <li>Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain&nbsp;</li> <li>Accreditation for Support Staff in a Catholic School (Category A, <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aCbIP5U7RUVpmXSRFNJjPniiJAxX9Kc7W7RNmEFGV8s/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow"><u>Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools,</u></a> Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga) or working towards Accreditation</li> </ul> <p><strong>Applications and Enquiries</strong></p> <p>If you are interested in this position and would like further information, please contact Mrs Luisa Tavella on 02 6953 3248 or <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:sjle-applications@ww.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20and%20Learning%20Support%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>sjle-applications@ww.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Classroom%20and%20Learning%20Support%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:sjle-applications@ww.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20and%20Learning%20Support%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">sjle-applications@ww.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria via email to <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:sjle-applications@ww.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20and%20Learning%20Support%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>sjle-applications@ww.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Classroom%20and%20Learning%20Support%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:sjle-applications@ww.catholic.edu.au?subject=Classroom%20and%20Learning%20Support%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">sjle-applications@ww.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you are applying for this position you must complete a <a href="https://au1.documents.adobe.com/public/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhA9_qF7FC-jz3wXM6gDx2wzhqj70_oea6BEtFwhMGlOSysHDFANbkaGfirLay10GcU*" rel="nofollow">Pre-Employment Declaration</a><a href="https://au1.documents.adobe.com/public/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhCWBABGhuKlHzTyPtdW5gMzPvdSeUJWDuXt7eAkfi4VbiJH9ss-t7n8FBC1I277vT0*" rel="nofollow"><strong> </strong></a>as part of CEDWW Recruitment requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further.</p> <p>All employment offers with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screening checks conducted by CEDWW’s People and Culture team.</p> <p>Applications close on <strong>Monday 27 April 2026</strong></p> <p><i>CEDWW is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care.</i></p> <p><i>CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.</i></p>