Education Assistant (Education Assistant)

Catholic Education Western Australia; Shire Of Collie; Sur place; AUD 48 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

St Brigid’s School in the South West of Western Australia is seeking a dedicated Education Assistant to support students from Kindy to Year 6. The role involves helping students with general health and well-being, supporting teachers in delivering education programs, and contributing to an inclusive and engaging learning environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a Certificate III or higher in Education Support, have strong communication skills, and demonstrate energy, flexibility, and the

Qualifications

• Assist with the general health and well-being of students.
• Assist teachers in implementing education programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication with students, teachers, and support staff on the provision of educational programs.
• Ability and willingness to form and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Active team member promoting staff collegiality and unity.
• Use initiative and work independently, with high collaboration skills.
• Demonstrate discretion when dealing with confidential or sensitive issues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for working as part of a team.
• Excellent organisational skills to deliver effective educational programs.
• Foster an inclusive school environment per the school's philosophy.
• Excellent information technology skills.
• Energetic and flexible.
• Carry out responsibilities aligning with the school's mission, values, and standards.

Responsabilités

• Support students; may assist those with special needs and provide intervention support.
• Assist teachers in delivering planned education programs.
• Contribute to a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Connaissances

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Independent yet collaborative

Discretion handling sensitive info

Formation

Certificate III or higher in Education Support

Description du poste

Position Details

St Brigid’s is a single stream school catering for approximately 200 students in Kindy to Year 6. Located in the beautiful South West, just 2 hours from Perth and 35 minutes from Bunbury. We strive to instil our school values of service, respect, kindness and learning in all of our students. The school is seeking a dedicated and inspiring educator, committed to developing the whole child, in an engaging and vibrant learning setting.

The Education Assistant’s primary role is to support students. The role may involve supporting students with special needs, mainstream classroom support and intervention support. To assist teachers in delivering planned education programs, Education Assistants contribute to a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and well-being of students.
• Demonstrated ability to assist teachers in implementing education programs.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to liaise with students, teachers, and support staff on the provision of educational programs.
• Ability and willingness to form and maintain professional and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, communicating with students, staff and visitors in a positive and professional manner.
• Be an active team member, promoting and contributing to staff collegiality and unity.
• Ability to use initiative and work independently, as well as high level of collaboration skills for a team environment.
• Demonstrate discretion when dealing with confidential and/or sensitive issues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective educational programs to students.
• Ability to work within and foster an inclusive school environment, following the St Brigid’s School’s inclusive philosophy.
• Excellent information technology skills.
• To be energetic and flexible.
• Carry out responsibilities and activities in accordance with St Brigid’s School mission, values and standards of behaviour as set down by the school and as amended from time to time.

Qualifications Required

• Certificate III or higher in Education Support
• Eligibility to obtain a current National Police History Check and Working with Children Check.
• Eligibility to work in Australia.

Applicants close on Monday 9th November 2026