<p><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Harrison, ACT<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Part-time, Temporary&nbsp;<br><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;January, 2022<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;11.55pm, Friday 29 October 2021</p> <p>Mother Teresa School caters for students from four years of age, where students are enrolled in our Early Learning Centre, to students in Year Six. Our school motto “do small things with great love” inspires us to care for fellow members of our school community as well as reach out into the wider community. The School prides itself on the diverse range of activities it offers students and this is due to the generosity and expertise of the staff.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>We are currently seeking two&nbsp;part-time temporary&nbsp;<strong>Classroom Support Assistants</strong>&nbsp;to join our inclusive and vibrant team, the positions are 42 hours and 33 hours per fortnight. Classroom Support Assistants work with a variety of students from Kindergarten to Year 6. They assist classroom teachers and may work with individual students or small groups of students under the direction of the classroom teacher or the Diverse Learning Coordinator.</p> <p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>A commitment to the goals of Catholic education and a readiness to foster the aims and vision of the school in the wider community;<br><br></li> <li>Applies knowledge in areas and a range of skills in a variety of roles and tasks;<br><br></li> <li>Uses discretion and judgement in organising and achieving outcomes in time constraints;<br><br></li> <li>Effective communication and interpersonal skills, in particular the ability to relate well to students and to work in teams with staff members;<br><br></li> <li>Initiative and the ability to handle a number of tasks concurrently, working independently and flexibly to adjust to changing situations;<br><br></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 qualification (or be currently studying) would be beneficial.<br><br></li> </ul> <p><em>Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.<br><br></em><br><strong>Application Process</strong></p> <p>Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.</p> <p>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 <a href="https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtNvxlW6tGvCFdrW7EDJVn8QCDVegUGtNPmy92uFq0SG-BEFOmtRi3G2LO5f1F3KDc5EokyRrqAYnfZEFgNkomAa5WJfMXcexeOK_lU7J1GnXAG0yTKFfOt9sjTNuYE20dFZk5hFC-lvNEdqy9IY6-vg%7e%7e">Position Description</a></p> <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.<br><br>For further information about the School please visit our <a href="http://www.motherteresa.act.edu.au/">website</a><span>.</span> Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a><span>.</span></p> <p><strong>Position specific queries:</strong> Please contact Donna Betts on 02 6241 5604 or via email <a href="mailto:%20donna.betts@cg.catholic.edu.au">donna.betts@cg.catholic.edu.au</a><br><br><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment Team on&nbsp;02 6234 5427 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a></p><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/497990/classroom-support-assistant-mother-teresa-primary-harrison-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>