Classroom Support Assistant - Carroll College - Broulee NSW

Location: Carroll College, Broulee NSW 
Employment Type: Temporary
Employment Status: Part-time 
Salary Range: $68,825 - $79,971 (based on skills and experience) plus superannuation [paid pro rata for part-time appointments]  
Start Date: 22 May 2024 
Closing Date: 11.55 pm, Sunday 12 May 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 Carroll College, Broulee NSW 
Carroll College is a dynamic school where we all constantly strive for academic excellence. Our teachers are highly qualified and are continually developing their own knowledge and skills to ensure that all our students are challenged, while also having individual needs catered for. As a College we implement innovative and engaging teaching programs that are based on contemporary educational theory.

About the Role 
The role of the Classroom Support Assistant is to support the Classroom Teacher in providing quality learning experiences for all students with a focus on providing class supervision while the Teacher provides required support to students where needed. The CSA is directly responsible to the Leader of Inclusive Learning

• 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

• Demonstrate initiative, liaise and work collaboratively with class teachers to provide learning support for students.
• Assist students as directed by class teacher, either in supervision of the class (while teacher focuses on student/s requiring support), 1:1 situation or small group, within view of class teacher.
• Support students by listening, directing, explaining, reassuring, encouraging, re-directing and reinforcing.
• Prepare specialised learning materials as directed by the teacher and as required to implement the class teacher’s program.
• Under direction, taking students for their individualised education plans in specific areas, supporting personal care needs, and reporting to teachers on student progress.
• Supervising of groups of students other than in a classroom situation
• Working in collaboration with teachers in the implementation of learning and teaching strategies for an individual student, groups of students or class.
• Support students in whole school activities such as sporting events and attend professional learning and staff spirituality days. 

Essential Criteria 

• Must hold a relevant Working with Children registration
• Certificate IV in Classroom Learning support ( or currently studying) highly desirable
• An understanding of and commitment to Catholic education.
• A willingness to contribute to the community life of the school.
• An ability to assist in the implementation of an effective model of service to support teachers in the classroom
• An understanding and appreciation of the learning and social needs of such students and their families.