AddressLocation: Goulburn, NSW
Employment Type: Temporary
Employment Status: Part-time
Salary: $88,852 plus superannuation [paid pro rata for part-time appointments]
Closing Date:11:55 pm Thursday 11 April 2024
About Us
Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres.
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.
About Ss Peter and Paul's Parish Primary
Saints Peter and Paul Primary is a vibrant Catholic coeducational school. It is a place that is constantly adapting to the changing needs of young people and their world. All students are encouraged to discover who they are and develop the self-confidence to take on new challenges in a caring and nurturing Catholic environment.
About the Role
The Classroom Support Assistant (CSA) is a member of the Classroom Support Team (CST) that plays a key role in supporting classroom teachers to ensure that all students with diverse learning needs can access and participate in the curriculum and activities to achieve the academic goals and social skills required for independent learning and confident participation.
Benefits and Opportunities
- A positive and collaborative workplace culture
- 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
- Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
- Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting students with day-to-day activities
- Assisting therapists in their work with students
- Care of flora and fauna
- Supervising students in non-teaching periods
- Assisting in teaching duties under the direction and general supervision of a Teacher
- Under direction, taking students for their individualised teaching plans in specific areas, and reporting to Teachers on, and charting, student progress
- Taking part in case management meetings with Teachers
- Researching reference material under the direction of a Teacher
- Assisting with the selection and preparation of teaching resources that meet student needs and interests
- Receiving, issuing, distributing, stock-taking and safeguarding of teaching resources, goods, supplies, stores, materials, and equipment
- Providing technical assistance in the operation of a library, laboratory, or technology centre
Essential Criteria
- Must hold a relevant Working with Children registration
- Relevant work experience would be beneficial
- Knowledge and training equivalent to completion of either a diploma or Certificate II, III or IV in School/Education Support or other relevant degree (or be currently studying) would be beneficial
- Applies knowledge in areas and a range of skills in a variety of roles and tasks
- Uses discretion and judgement in organising and achieving outcomes in time constraints
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, in particular the ability to relate well to students and to work in teams with staff members
- Initiative and the ability to handle several tasks concurrently, working independently and flexibly to adjust to changing situation
Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required.
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes, and experience as outlined in the Position Description.
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CE policy.
For further information about the School please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.
Position-specific queries: Please contact Kathy Neely on 02 4821 3304 or via email kathy.neely@cg.catholic.edu.au.
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6218 0007 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.
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