<div> <p><strong>Location:</strong> West Wyalong, NSW&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Permanent&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong> Part-time&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Salary Range:</strong><strong> </strong>$68,825 - $79,971 (based on skills and experience) plus superannuation [paid pro rata for part-time appointments]&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Monday April 29 2024<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong>11.55 pm, Tuesday 16 April 2024&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <p><strong>About Us&nbsp;</strong><br>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.&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <p>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.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>About St Mary's War Memorial School&nbsp;</strong><br>St Mary’s Primary aims to develop a faith-filled Catholic learning community of hope, joy, wonder, and peace where all are welcome and inspired to grow to their potential. We are looking for teachers who would be exemplary in leading, supporting, and promoting a culture and atmosphere of Catholic values and faith development&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong><br>Classroom Support Assistants at St Mary’s War Memorial School West Wyalong work as part of the Classroom Support Team and under the direction of the Classroom Support Teacher.</p> <div> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities&nbsp;</strong></p> </div> <ul> <li>A positive and collaborative workplace culture&nbsp;</li> <li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;</li> <li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;</li> <li>Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;</li> <li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice</li> </ul> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Assisting students with day to day activities</li> <li>Assisting therapists in their work with students</li> <li>Carrying out individual or small group intervention programs</li> <li>Support students by listening, directing, explaining, reassuring, encouraging, re-directing, and reinforcing.</li> <li>Supervising groups of students other than in a classroom situation</li> <li>Assisting in teaching duties under the direction and general supervision of a Teacher</li> <li>Under direction, taking students for their individualised teaching plans</li> <li>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</li> <li>Researching reference material under the direction of a Teacher</li> <li>Assisting with the selection and preparation of teaching resources that meet student needs and interests</li> <li>Receiving, issuing, distributing, stock-taking and safeguarding of teaching resources, goods, supplies, stores, materials and equipment</li> <li>Assembling and dismantling of, and carrying out minor maintenance on, equipment or teaching aids for demonstration or practical work</li> </ul> <div> <p><strong>Essential Criteria&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Must hold a relevant Working with Children registration (Working with Childrens Check NSW)</li> <li>Relevant work experience would be beneficial</li> <li>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</li> <li> <div>A commitment to the goals of Catholic education and a readiness to foster the aims and vision of the school in the wider community</div> </li> <li> <div>Applies knowledge in areas and a range of skills in a variety of roles and</div> <div>tasks</div> </li> <li> <div>Uses discretion and judgement in organising and achieving outcomes in time constraints</div> </li> <li> <div>Effective communication and interpersonal skills, in particular the ability to relate well to students and to work in teams with staff members</div> </li> <li> <div>Initiative and the ability to handle a number of tasks</div> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><em>Please refer to the position description for in-depth details regarding the position duties, criteria, and skill set required.&nbsp;</em></p> </div> <div> <p><strong>Application Process&nbsp;<br></strong>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.&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <p>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.&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <p>For further information about the School please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://smwms.nsw.edu.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">website</a>. Information about the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed&nbsp;<a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <p><strong>Position-specific queries:</strong>&nbsp;Please contact Damian Collins&nbsp;on 02 6972 3003 or via email <a href="mailto:damian.collins@cg.catholic.edu.au">damian.collins@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> </div> <div> <p><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6218 0007 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>.&nbsp;</p> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div><br><br><p><img src="https://az29734.vo.msecnd.net/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif" alt="Download File">&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/502992/classroom-support-assistant-st-marys-primary-west-wyalong-nsw">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>