Classroom Support Assistant - St Patrick's Parish, Cooma NSW

Location: Cooma, NSW
Employment Type: Temporary
Employment Status: Part-time
Salary Range:  $61,153 to $79,971 + Superannuation (based on skills and experience)
Closing Date: 11.55pm, Wednesday 17 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 the School

At St Patrick’s, you will find a school community comprising dedicated staff, interested and involved parents and students who are proud of their achievements and their school. We provide well-resourced classrooms and playing areas and, most importantly, a shared vision to provide an environment where every child is valued and can experience success. 

St Patrick's is a school known for their welcoming and caring workplace, located in the beautiful serene town of Cooma in NSW. This position would present the successful applicant with a great opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, only being one hour away from Perisher Valley.

About the Role

The role of a Classroom Support Assistant (CSA) is an essential part of the teaching team. The pivotal role of the CSA is to provide support for all students to achieve their learning goals. 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.

Key Responsibilities

The role of a CSA includes but not limited to:

1. Plan, implement, model, monitor and evaluate teaching programs for students with additional learning and support needs in conjunction with regular classroom teachers
2. Plan, implement, model, monitor and evaluate personalised adjustments for learning (PPs) where required, with the classroom teacher, student and/or parent or carer
3. Model exemplary classroom practice when tailoring adjusted learning programs for students with additional learning needs
4. Provide support and advice on the teaching of students with diverse learning needs
5. Provide direct support for students with additional learning and support needs through a range of strategies (including direct instruction, delivery of adjusted learning programs, assessment and monitoring of progress) including the areas of social integration, language and communication, literacy, numeracy and behaviour. This may include students with confirmed disabilities or gifted students.
6. Provide professional specialist advice, support and mentoring to classroom teachers on how best to cater for the diverse learning needs in their classrooms, and how to effectively work in partnership with families to maximise learning opportunities for students at school and at home.

Essential Criteria

The Classroom Support Teacher will:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to implement effective teaching and learning intervention processes, including the use of technology and assessment, to establish a challenging learning environment in which students are encouraged to work towards attainment of their potential
2. Demonstrate the ability to apply expert knowledge of the learning demands of the curriculum at each stage of the teaching and learning cycle, especially in response to the diverse factors which may contribute to student underachievement
3. Communicate effectively in both written and verbal format with students, staff and parents, as needed
4. Work collaboratively as member of a team
5. Maintain confidentiality and manage challenging situations with composure and diplomacy

Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.

Application Process

Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.

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 school website here.

Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.

Position specific queries: Please contact Frances Robertson on 02 6452 1721 or via email frances.robertson@cg.catholic.edu.au 

Application queries: Please contact Recruitment Team on 6218 0007 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au