Education Assistant

Swan; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Faith-aligned work culture

Job summary

Beechboro Christian School in Bennett Springs seeks a dedicated Education Assistant to join our faith-based learning community for a permanent position starting 1 January 2027. The role offers 0.6 to 1.0 FTE and involves supporting students with diverse needs while aligning with our Christian mission.

You'll collaborate with teachers, foster student wellbeing, and contribute to an environment that nurtures spiritual, emotional and academic growth for all learners.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Educational Support or equivalent.
• Current Working with Children card (or willingness to apply).
• Department of Education Criminal History Check (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate care for students' spiritual, emotional and social development.
• Support student wellbeing in a safe, nurturing learning environment.
• Work closely with students with special needs in a sensitive, encouraging and supportive manner.
• Build positive relationships with families, students and colleagues to achieve strong outcomes.
• Collaborate with teachers to support student progress, wellbeing and positive outcomes.
• Demonstrate a committed Christian faith by actively supporting the College’s Christian life.

Skills

Student support

Communication

Team collaboration

Christian values

Education

Certificate III in Educational Support

Certificate IV in Educational Support

Job description

Beechboro Christian School (BCS), a culturally diverse andgrowing school located in Bennett Springs, is part of the SwanChristian Education Association (SCEA). BCS providesChrist-centred, values-based education that empowers students tobecome all God created them to be. With over 350 enrolments andmore than 50 nationalities represented in our community, BCS is avibrant environment grounded in gospel mission and meaningfulrelationships.

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate EducationAssistant to join us in a permanent position commencing 1 January 2027. This positionis negotiable between 0.6 to 1.0 FTE for thesuccessful applicant.

This is not just a role; it’s a sacred opportunity to nurtureyoung hearts and minds. You’ll assist with grace and conviction,sowing seeds of faith and learning that will shape lives foreternity.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Demonstrate care, compassion and regard for students'spiritual, emotional and social development.
• Support and promote student wellbeing within a safe andnurturing learning environment.
• Work closely with students with special needs in asensitive, encouraging and supportive manner.
• Build positive relationships with families, students andcolleagues to achieve strong outcomes.
• Support students to develop organisational and study skillsthrough consistent encouragement.
• Collaborate with teachers and colleagues to support studentprogress, wellbeing and positive outcomes.
• Demonstrate a committed Christian faith by activelysupporting the College’s Christian life and aligning with theAssociation’s Statement of Faith, Christian LifestyleStatement, and educational objectives.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organisationalskills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within ateam.
• Commitment to the establishment and maintenance of qualityrelationships with students, staff, parents and the widercommunity.
• Be a self-motivated learner with a willingness to developas an educator.
• Hold a Certificate III or Certificate IV in EducationalSupport (or equivalent).
• Holds a current Working with Children card, and Departmentof Education Criminal History Check, or willingness toapply.

What We Offer:

• A purpose-filled role in a vibrant, faith-aligned schoolcommunity.
• Competitive salary, salary packaging and professionaldevelopment opportunities.
• A collaborative, prayerful and supportive Christian workculture.

Online applications should be submitted by the 20 th November2026, however shortlisting will begin immediately, and SCEA reserves the right to close this advert before this date.

Only online applications that provide the aboverequirements will be considered.

For confidential enquiries, please contact the PA to the Principal, Nicole Campbell, by phone on [phone] orby email at [e-mail]

Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA) is a not-for-profitnetwork of seven schools across Perth. With over 900 staff and 5000students, SCEA is united in its mission:
“We value and empower every student to become all Godcreated them to be.”