Special Needs Education Assistant (Education Assistant)

Catholic Education Western Australia; Osmington; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School in Margaret River is seeking an Education Assistant to support a Year Two student with a disability and assist with small-group activities. The role is temporary, part-time, Monday to Thursday, 8:30am–11:50am, in a Catholic education setting.

Ideal candidates hold a Certificate IV in School Based Education Support, current Working With Children clearance, and accreditation to work in a Catholic school.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate knowledge of effective strategies for supporting students on the Autism Spectrum.
• Demonstrate compassion, patience, flexibility and a positive attitude, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Demonstrate a genuine passion for working with students in the early years of primary school and supporting their learning, development and wellbeing.
• Demonstrate strong initiative, organisation and effective time management skills, with the ability to work independently and respond appropriately to changing needs.
• Bring energy, enthusiasm and a sense of fun to the role, building positive relationships with students and creating an engaging and supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to a Year Two student with a disability and work with small groups as needed.
• Work closely with the classroom teacher and other school staff to implement appropriate learning strategies and maintain a positive learning environment.

Skills

Autism Spectrum support

Team collaboration

Patience & empathy

Organisation

Education

Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

Accreditation to Work in a Catholic School

Working With Children check

Job description

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School - MARGARET RIVER

School Principal : Mr Russell Wylie School Address : PO Box 524 Margaret River WA 6285 Phone Number : 9757 3544 Fax Number : 9757 3557 Email Address : [e-mail]. Web Site : www.stmcps.com.

Type : Part-Time Term : Temporary

Position Details

We are seeking a qualified, dynamic and enthusiastic Education Assistant to work in our Year Two classroom, providing individualised support to a student with a disability and to work with small groups of students as needed.

The successful applicant will demonstrate a sound understanding of working with children with disability and an ability to support their learning, wellbeing, participation and inclusion within the classroom and broader school environment. The role will involve working closely with the classroom teacher and other members of the school team to implement appropriate strategies and provide a positive, supportive and engaging learning environment.

Applicants should be compassionate, patient, flexible and proactive, with the ability to build a positive and trusting relationship with the student while encouraging independence, confidence and participation in classroom activities.

The successful applicant will be willing to work collaboratively as part of a positive, energetic and professional team committed to the development of the whole child and to supporting the ethos and values of Catholic Education.

This is a Temporary Part-Time position, working Monday to Thursday, 8:30am–11:50am.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of effective strategies for supporting students on the Autism Spectrum, including an ability to respond to individual learning, behavioural and social needs.
• Demonstrate compassion, patience, flexibility and a positive attitude, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Demonstrate a genuine passion for working with students in the early years of primary school and supporting their learning, development and wellbeing.
• Demonstrate strong initiative, organisation and effective time management skills, with the ability to work independently and respond appropriately to changing needs.
• Bring energy, enthusiasm and a sense of fun to the role, building positive relationships with students and creating an engaging and supportive learning environment.

Qualifications Required

• Possess a Certificate IV in School Based Education Support
• Possess relevant Accreditation to Work in a Catholic School
• Current Working With Children check

Listed : 8th September, 2026 Applications Close : 3rd October , 2026 Vacancy Number : 34280