Education Assistant - Lead

Department of Education, Western Australia; Baldivis; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baldivis Secondary College seeks an Education Assistant – Lead to coach and guide fellow Education Assistants. You will lead inductions, model best practices, observe classrooms and provide performance feedback to support professional growth. Collaborative work with teachers, families and School Psychologists will help implement documented student plans.

The role emphasizes a safe, supportive learning environment and effective behaviour strategies to maximise student outcomes and engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience contributing to positive behaviour strategies.
• Experience with case management and practical classroom supports.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers, families and other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead, provide guidance and practical support to other Education Assistants.
• Deliver worksite induction and training for Education Assistants.
• Model effective practice and provide feedback and performance management.
• Collaborate with teachers, families and School Psychologists on student plans.
• Support high-quality learning programs and, where appropriate, off-site supervision.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Classroom observation

Feedback

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026. Baldivis Secondary College is a vibrant and thriving learning community nestled just 46 kilometres south of Perth. Our mission is to provide an exceptional school experience for every student, fostering learning, wellbeing, and personal growth. We are dedicated to equipping our students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to achieve personal excellence in all aspects of life. At the heart of our vision lies the student. We aspire for each and every student to excel, grow, and take ownership of their education and wellbeing. Our dedicated educators play a central role in creating the perfect environment for student success, and their values and beliefs form the bedrock of our excellent teaching practices. In partnership with parents and the broader community, we empower our students to hey become active contributors to our school community, embracing challenges, seizing opportunities, and ultimately shaping the world around them. Our college pillars of respect, excellence, knowledge, integrity, and unity provide a strong foundation for social responsibility and a sense of belonging, fostered through collaboration between students, families, the college, and the wider community. Find out more about our school by visiting baldivissc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online The Role As an Education Assistant – Lead, you will ideally work closely with the Curriculum Support Manager to lead, provide guidance, mentoring and practical support to other Education Assistants. The successful applicant should contribute to delivering the worksite induction and training of other Education Assistants, model effective practice and support professional growth through classroom observation, feedback and performance management of Education Assistants. The role also includes working collaboratively with teachers, families, School Psychologists and other relevant professionals to support the development and implementation of documented student plans. Experience contributing to positive behaviour strategies, case management and practical classroom supports that strengthen student engagement and educational outcomes would be highly regarded. Our primary focus is to develop a safe, supportive learning environment where students can maximise their opportunities to meet their educational goals and reach their individual potential. A solutions-focused and student-centred approach is highly valued, along with the ability to work collaboratively with Education Assistants and teachers to support high-quality learning programs. The role may also include supporting students in off-site settings and providing supervision without the presence of a teacher where appropriate. Want to know more? Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jennifer Maisano, Head of Learning Area – Learning Support on [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1064838 Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position. The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 28 October 2026.

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