Classroom Support Assistant - St Joseph's Primary - O'Connor ACT

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 St Joseph's Primary 
St Joseph’s is a Catholic Primary School located in O’Connor ACT. The school caters for students in Preschool - Year 6 and has an enrolment of 308 students in the primary school. Students attending our school come from a variety of backgrounds and nationalities. St Joseph's is a vibrant place of teaching and learning, where students and staff work towards individual and community goals that promote growth and improvement for all. Our vision gives shape to how we work together to support the development of our students and how we are building our community.

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 in order to achieve the academic goals and social skills required for independent learning and confident participation.

• A positive and collaborative workplace culture 
• Extensive training in our high-quality professional learning program, Catalyst 
• Access to curriculum resources that support evidence-based, high-impact teaching practice 
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption) 
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave) 
• Support for professional development and study opportunities 
• 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
• Care of flora and fauna
• Supervising groups of students other than in a classroom situation
• Under direction, taking students for their individualised teaching plans in specific areas, and reporting to Teachers
• Working in collaboration with a Teacher or group of Teachers in the implementation of learning and teaching strategies for an individual student, groups of students or class
• 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
• Assembling and dismantling of, and carrying out minor maintenance on, equipment or teaching aids for demonstration or practical work

Essential Criteria 

• Must hold a relevant Working with Vulnerable People registration
• Relevant work experience would be beneficial
• Knowledge and training equivalent to completion of a Certificate IV in School/Education Support (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 a number of tasks concurrently, working independently and flexibly to adjust to changing situations

Other Eligibility Criteria 

• You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to apply for this position. 
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.