<p><strong>Location:</strong> St John's Catholic Parish Primary School, Dapto</p> <p>Several temporary positions commencing 28 January 2027, including:</p> <ul> <li>2 temporary School Support Officer Positions in our Autism Setting working 30 hours per week commencing 28 January 2027 until 26 January 2028.</li> <li>2 temporary School Support Officer Positions providing classroom support&nbsp;commencing 28 January 2027 until 26 January 2028.</li> <li>1 Temporary&nbsp;School Support Officer Positions providing classroom support for Term 1 2027.</li> </ul> <p>Please indicate in your cover letter which position(s) you are applying for.&nbsp;</p> <p>These positions exists to support the delivery of quality learning and teaching. These classroom-based positions require you to work collaboratively with teachers, providing assistance in all areas of student learning and where applicable management with the Specialist Setting (ASD).</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA</p> <p>The preferred applicant demonstrates the following criteria:</p> <ul> <li>A commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.</li> <li>Ability to support children’s individual learning in the classroom.</li> <li>Understanding of and ability to work with students with diverse needs.</li> <li>Ability to interact positively with students.</li> <li>Technical competence in appropriate technologies.</li> </ul> <p>DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA</p> <ul> <li>Previous experience in similar settings.</li> <li>Experience with the PB4L framework.</li> </ul> <p>The following GENERAL CAPABILITIES are applicable to the role:</p> <ul> <li>Well developed written and oral communication skills.</li> <li>Well-developed interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.</li> <li>Ability to maintain confidentiality.</li> </ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <ul> <li>Certificate III in Classroom Support or equivalent</li> <li>Current Senior First Aid Certificate</li> </ul> <p>WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE</p> <p>This role is classified as a child related work and therefore a working with children clearance is required prior to your commencement with us.</p> <p>POSITION APPLICATION&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Closing Date: 10 November 2026 at 11.55pm</strong></p> <p><i>Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong is unwavering in our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. This is at the heart of everything we do.&nbsp;</i></p> <p><i>Every child has the right to be informed, heard, respected, empowered and to feel safe.&nbsp;</i></p> <p><i>As school communities and as individuals, we commit to keeping children and young people safe, and to work together with them to create cultures that honour dignity and enrich wellbeing.</i></p>