Education Assistant — Literacy Intervention Specialist

ArtSupport; City Of Swan; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Maarakool Primary School is seeking a Mainstream Education Assistant to deliver targeted literacy intervention for early reading, including foundational skills like phonemic awareness and decoding. You will monitor progress, support teachers, and contribute to a collaborative team focused on improving student outcomes.

Ideal applicants will have experience with MiniLit or Maqlit programs, be able to work independently under direction, and promote inclusive learning for diverse student needs.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering MiniLit, Maqlit or other evidence-based interventions.
• Ability to implement individual or small group programs.
• Strong written and oral communication for classroom support.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned literacy intervention sessions with consistency.
• Monitor and record student progress and adjust intervention as needed.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and Learning Support Coordinator to tailor support.
• Support general health and well-being of students and assist with teaching programs.

Skills

Literacy intervention

Reading support

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Maarakool Primary School is seeking a Mainstream Education Assistant to deliver targeted literacy intervention for early reading, including foundational skills like phonemic awareness and decoding. You will monitor progress, support teachers, and contribute to a collaborative team focused on improving student outcomes.

Ideal applicants will have experience with MiniLit or Maqlit programs, be able to work independently under direction, and promote inclusive learning for diverse student needs.