Education Assistant - Lead

VenuesWest; Beaconsfield; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Beaconsfield is seeking an Education Assistant - Lead to mentor and support other Education Assistants. This permanent full-time position requires effective interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate support for education programs. The applicant should have experience with students with disabilities and a commitment to inclusive practices. Competitive salary offered at $39.28 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and mentoring other Education Assistants.
• Knowledge of disability impact and communication strategies.
• Ability to write learning support plans and education programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and coach other Education Assistants.
• Coordinate the implementation of therapy and education programs.
• Develop and maintain strong rapport with students, staff, and families.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Leadership and mentoring

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant qualifications in education

Job description

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: EA (Lead), $39.28 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2023)

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026

Fremantle College provides students with a vibrant, supportive, and inclusive learning environment that delivers excellence in education. Opened in 2018 and situated 24 kilometres south of the city of Perth, the college embraces high expectations in behaviour and academic achievement, building and maintaining a reputation for strong results for secondary students in Year 7 to 12.

The role of the Education Assistant - Lead is to lead, mentor, coach and model effective practices for other Education Assistants. The successful applicant may be required to coordinate processes that ensure adequate relief staff are sourced, workforce inductions are completed, and relevant training and Professional Learning is provided and will be confident addressing large groups of educators. Proven experience in a similar setting is highly desired.

The successful applicant should possess effective interpersonal skills to develop a strong rapport with students, staff, families and therapists and will advocate as part of an effective team to promote success for all students. Under limited guidance, you will coordinate support for the effective implementation of therapy, write learning support plans and education programs, both at school and for offsite activities, and liaise with all stakeholders to ensure the consistent delivery of programs across the school.

Knowledge and understanding of the impact of disability and experience in leading the learning of colleagues is highly desirable.

The successful applicant will ideally display a commitment to our school vision, values and priorities for a meaningful and relevant curriculum, high quality teaching, a positive learning environment and strong family and community partnerships. Enabling communication for students with complex communication needs should be a priority. The successful applicant should support the consistent and effective use of augmentative and alternative modes of communication, specific to the individual, and lead the learning of classroom teams to create resources and strategies that enhance access and engagement with their personalised educational programs and goals. Experience in a similar setting is highly desirable.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, 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

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

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees , preferably one being your current line manager.

Your application should include:

• A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated considerable knowledge and understanding of the delivery of education programs and/or behaviour management plans; and ability to identify problems and assist teachers and other Education Assistants in the development of strategies and solutions.
  • Demonstrated well developed oral communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, mentor, coach, induct and train other Education Assistants and professional teams, including providing advice and evaluating education programs.
  • Demonstrated well developed written communication skills, including report writing, and the ability to coordinate, collect and present student data at a whole school community level in a meaningful way.
  • Demonstrated well developed organisational skills, including the ability to coordinate staff rosters and relief to assist in the delivery of effective education programs.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on [phone] for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1003339

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 Friday, 7November 2025