<p><strong>Inclusion Support Assistant</strong></p> <p>A unique opportunity to join Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Thamarrurr Catholic College, a vibrant bilingual school in Wadeye, NT, 420km south-west of Darwin on the lands of the Kardu Diminin people.&nbsp;</p> <p>We serve children and families from Early Learning through to Year 12 and are seeking an enthusiastic Inclusion Support Assistant for a full-time, fixed-term contract until January 2027. We also welcome applications from Teaching Assistants and Education Support Officers&nbsp;who have an interest in remote Aboriginal education and a commitment to our Catholic ethos.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p> <ul> <li>Salary $65,253 - $87,007 (dependant on experience)&nbsp; + 12% superannuation</li> <li>Salary sacrificing options</li> <li>Relocation assistance up to $3,000</li> <li>6 weeks of annual leave (pro-rata)</li> <li>Rent-free, fully furnished accommodation with subsidised power and water</li> <li>Grocery courier costs covered</li> <li>4 flights out of isolated location (FOIL) per year, including family members</li> <li>Funded professional development and study leave incentives</li> <li>Generous leave entitlements including additional personal leave and leave loading</li> <li>Employee rewards program with retail discounts</li> <li>No school fees for children attending our Catholic college</li> </ul> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide in-class support to individual students and small groups to facilitate engagement in learning</li> <li>Actively engage with the Wadeye community, working alongside local staff to support students' essential skills and learning</li> <li>Assist in implementing and monitoring Educational Adjustment Plans (EAPs)</li> <li>Support students to regulate emotions and behaviour, including facilitating breaks when required</li> <li>Adapt tasks and provide scaffolding to support access to the curriculum</li> <li>Promote student independence, confidence, and social skills</li> <li>Work collaboratively with teachers, Inclusion staff, and allied health professionals</li> <li>Assist with supervision during non-classroom times (e.g. transitions, breaks)</li> <li>Support the creation of a safe and inclusive learning environment</li> <li>Complete daily support notes with adjustments being made in the classroom</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications &amp; Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Certificate III or IV in Education Support (or equivalent desirable)</li> <li>Valid Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card)</li> <li>Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)</li> </ul> <p><strong>About you:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with diverse learning, behavioural, or emotional needs</li> <li>Understanding of inclusive education practices and differentiated support strategies</li> <li>Ability to follow and implement individual learning plans (such as EAPs)</li> <li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families</li> <li>Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team</li> <li>Good organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and support notes</li> <li>Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Teacher's Aide, or in a similar classroom support role.&nbsp;</li> <li>A respect for and willingness to support the Catholic ethos of the school; applicants of all faiths and backgrounds are encouraged to apply&nbsp;</li> <li>Have a genuine interest in working within a remote Aboriginal community, with a willingness to build respectful relationships with local staff, families, and the broader Wadeye community&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p> <p>Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role to the Principal via the "Apply for Job" button.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Applications close: Friday 29 May 2026</strong></p> <p><i>The Catholic Education Office reserves the right to close this advertisement early or extend it beyond the closing date. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening in accordance with child-related employment legislation.</i></p>