Education Support Assistant (Education Support Assistant)

Catholic Education Western Australia Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Education Western Australia Limited invites applications for an Education Support Assistant to join the Inclusion team. The role supports students with disabilities and learning needs, working with teachers to deliver inclusive learning experiences across the College.

Successful candidates will promote diversity, participate in professional development, and assist in preparing materials and implementing Individual Education Plans as directed by teaching staff.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with diverse learning needs.
• Ability to implement and monitor Individual Education Plans.
• Commitment to inclusive learning environments and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support all students’ learning activities.
• Encourage self-esteem and independence in students.
• Facilitate positive interactions among students.
• Motivate students and encourage participation.
• Provide feedback on student progress to teaching staff.
• Assist in implementing Individual Education Plans.
• Prepare teaching materials and manage setup and pack down.
• Model diversity and inclusivity across the College.
• Attend Professional Development when required.
• Take on other duties as directed by the Head of Inclusion.

Skills

Teamwork

Inclusivity

Adaptability

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Education Support

Job description

Position Details

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Education Support Assistant to join our highly dedicated Education Support Team. This is a full time, ongoing position commencing Term 1, 2027. Reporting to the Head of Learning Area – Inclusion, the successful applicant will support and promote the College’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. You will assist in providing meaningful learning opportunities and interventions that enhance the participation and outcomes of students with disabilities and/or specific learning needs. Working alongside classroom teachers, you will support the delivery, monitoring, and supervision of inclusive learning experiences across the College.

Position Details

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Education Support Assistant to join our highly dedicated Education Support Team. This is a full time, ongoing position commencing Term 1, 2027. Reporting to the Head of Learning Area – Inclusion, the successful applicant will support and promote the College’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. You will assist in providing meaningful learning opportunities and interventions that enhance the participation and outcomes of students with disabilities and/or specific learning needs. Working alongside classroom teachers, you will support the delivery, monitoring, and supervision of inclusive learning experiences across the College.

Selection Criteria

Your responsibilities as an Education Support Assistant are:

Student support

• Support all students’ learning activities.
• Encourage the development of all students’ self-esteem and independence.
• Facilitate positive interactions among all students.
• Motivate students and encourage student participation.

Support for the teacher

• Provide feedback on student progress to assist teaching staff in maintaining best practice reporting.
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans as developed by teaching staff. Assist the teacher in the preparation of material for classes, set up and pack down of materials required.

Support for the Education Support Centre

• A commitment to model diversity and inclusivity as all times across the College.
• When requested, attend Professional Development to remain up-to-date with contemporary pedagogy.
• A willingness to be involved in other duties as directed by the Head of Inclusion.

What We Are Seeking

• Very strong team focus - proactively uses initiative to step in and support team members and students.
• Wholeheartedly models, always promotes and represent ‘Inclusivity” in classes and in all College activities.
• Highly logical and organised team member with the ability to manage regular changes in individual priorities.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible and adaptable in the learning environment as required under teacher direction.
• Excellent relationship building skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with staff, students, parents and others.
• Ability to promote a dynamic learning environment supporting innovative pedagogy.

Essential

Qualifications Required:

• Certificate III in Education Support

Desirable

• Certificate IV
• Bronze Medallion or STAR
• ASDAN Day 1 PL and experience documenting evidence for ASDAN
• Extensive experience and training in working with learning difficulties and or disability will be highly regarded.