Classroom Support Assistant

Salary Range: $75,935 plus superannuation.
Employment Status: Part-time | Up to 50 hours per fortnight 
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Monday, 12 October 2026, Term 4 

St Clare of Assisi Primary School is a Catholic primary school offering education from Kindergarten to Year 6, located in the southern suburbs of Canberra. We take pride in our strong school community, where children, families, and staff are dedicated to achieving excellence every day. 

About the Role   

Benefits and Opportunities     

• 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 
• Access to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services 
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications and Eligibility

• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance
• Certificate III in School-based Education Support or be undertaking an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) university program of study or experience as Classroom and Learning Support Assistant
• Accreditation in accordance with the Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy

Application Process   

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.

For further information about the School please visit the website. Information about the CACGEL can be accessed here.   

Position-specific queries: Nikki Dwyer on 02 6294 1860 or via email nikki.dwyer@cg.catholic.edu.au.
Application queries: Recruitment Team on  02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.