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Classroom Education Support Officer (ESO)

Position Type
Classroom Education Support
Commence Date
28 Jul 2025
Employment Status
Permanent / Ongoing
FTE/Hours per week
Mon. 8:45am - 3:15pm, Tues. 8:45am - 3:15pm, Fri. 8:45am - 3:15pm
Subject(s)/Grade
Grade 3

Role Details

St James school offers an opportunity for a motivated person to join our team.

This is a part-time, permanent position, working Monday, Tuesday and Friday. 

Applicants will be required to have:

  • Commitment to upholding the ethos and values of a Catholic education, including maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating compassion and inclusivity.
  • Demonstrated ability or willingness to work collaboratively with classroom teachers to support the learning and wellbeing of all students, including providing one-on-one or small group assistance to those with diverse or additional learning needs as directed.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families within a Catholic school community.
  • Capacity to follow individual learning and behaviour support plans, with a flexible and patient approach to working with students with disabilities or learning difficulties.
  • Understanding of, or willingness to develop knowledge of, personal care practices and the ability to assist students with dignity and respect when required.
  • A willingness to assist teachers with student supervision during excursions, school events and yard duty, as required.

The successful applicant will be required to:

  • Have a current HLTAID012 First Aid certificate or be prepared to obtain.
  • Have a current Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education and Care (RRHAN-EC)
  • Have a current and acceptable Working with Children Clearance.
  • Undergo our required screening processes.
  • Have completed or be willing to complete Continence Care training.

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Screening requirements apply.

 

St James School

Jamestown
Co-Ed
R-6
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How to Apply

Please email your application, including:

  • Cover letter
    • Experience relevant to the role 
    • What has motivated you to apply 
    • What do you hope to contribute to the St James community  
  • CV including the names of 2 current referees (including your last employer)
  • CESA Employment Declaration
Direct Applications To
The Principal
Attention Of
Martin Hayes
Phone
86641120
Email
mhayes@stjames.catholic.edu.au
Close Date
12pm Sunday 20 Jul 2025

It is required that a CESA Employment Declaration be completed and submitted with your application.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates and appoint prior to the closing date. 

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