Education Support Officer: Co-Educator Curriculum Support for Students with Additional Needs
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Support
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
28 August 2026
Posted 14 Aug 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
R-6
School staff (FTE)
57.5
32.2 teaching · 25.3 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
483
Indigenous students
6%
Language other than English
9%
Girls vs boys
226 girls · 257 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Due to growth, Catherine McAuley School invites applications from passionate ESO Co-Educators (Curriculum) who would like to join our student focused, vibrant school community.
This 32.5 hours per weekpermanent position will commence 12/10/2026. Working hours are 8:30am to 3:30pm weekdays, during school terms only.
Please note: part-time positions (e.g. 3 days /week) are also available by negotiation at interview.
This Co-Educator position will suit ESO-Curriculum staff who prefer to provide one-on-one curriculum support to students with supplementary, substantial or extensive learning adjustments.
Key Responsibilities
- A willingness to support the Catholic ethos and Mercy Tradition of Catherine McAuley School
- Under teacher supervision create engaging learning materials and provide direct student support
- Assist students individually and in small groups and demonstrated ability to support students with complex learning and behavioural needs
- Have an understanding of inclusion and be able to implement learning programs which support the success of learners
- Ability to work collaboratively with class teachers and wider staff
What You Need To Be Successful
- Certificate IV in Education(or equivalent) and / or relevant demonstrated knowledge in a comparable role
- Confidence and proficiency to assist students across literacy, numeracy and various subjects
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal and a proven ability to develop strong relationships with students and staff
The successful candidates will be expected to undergo our screening process, which includes a Working With…