<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Florey, ACT</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Employment Type:</strong>&nbsp;Permanent/Ongoing<br><strong>Employment Status&nbsp;</strong>Part-time - 60 hours per fortnight</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Salary :</strong>&nbsp;$60,057 - $71,711 + Superannuation (based on skills and experience)(pro rata for part time appointment)</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Start Date:</strong>&nbsp;17 July 2023</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Closing Date:</strong>&nbsp;11.55pm Wednesday 14 June 2023</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">St Francis Xavier College is a comprehensive 7 -12 Catholic secondary school of 1200 students located in the heart of Belconnen and has an outstanding reputation for leading excellence and innovation in learning and teaching.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><br>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The College is seeking to recruit a Classroom Support Assistant to join our vibrant and comprehensive team at St Francis Xavier College, Florey.&nbsp; The Classroom Support Assistant 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 College activities.&nbsp; </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br><strong>Essentia</strong><strong>l Criteria</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Successful applicants for the position will demonstrate:</span></p> <ol> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A strong commitment to the goals of Catholic education and a readiness to foster the aims and vision of the College in the wider community;</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Completed or a have a willingness to complete appropriate qualifications in Educational Support;</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience working with children who have diverse learning needs. This includes highly capable students requiring extension, students with physical or cognitive disabilities, and students who present behavioural and emotional difficulties;</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A commitment to and understanding of the principles behind inclusive education practices, including the promotion of inclusion in the College community;</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Effective communication and interpersonal skills, in particular the ability to relate well to teenage students and to work in teams with staff members;</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrated administrative skills with the ability to plan, prioritise, organize and meet deadlines utilising a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products;</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Initiative and the ability to handle a number of tasks concurrently, working independently and flexibly to adjust to changing situations;</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A sound grasp of literacy and numeracy, and confidence in the ability to support students in developing these skills sets; and</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> An ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information. </span></li> </ol> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.<br></em></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><br>Application Process</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">For further information about the School, please visit our school website <a href="https://sfx.act.edu.au/">here.</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Position specific queries:</strong> Please contact Jennifer Madgwick on 02 6278 9040 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jennifer.madgwick@sfx.act.edu.au">jennifer.madgwick@sfx.act.edu.au</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment Team on&nbsp;02 6218 0007 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a></span></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/501428/classroom-support-assistant-st-francis-xavier-college-florey-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>