Vacancy: Education Assistant
We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Education Support Assistant to join our College in a part-time capacity (four days per week, FTE 0.8). This is a temporary contract position from 20/7/26 - 31/12/26.
About the Role:
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.
Your responsibilities include:
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 represents 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/caregivers and others.
- Ability to promote a dynamic learning environment supporting innovative pedagogy.
- Active participation in extra-curricular activities.
- Support the Catholic ethos of the College.
Desirable:
- Extensive experience and training in working with learning difficulties and/or disability will be highly regarded.
Be part of something excellent.
Applications close: 12pm, Thursday 2 July. Please provide a covering letter (two pages maximum) and a CV highlighting your suitability for this position. Please address all applications to the Principal, Mr Leo Di Gregorio.
Please email applications to: employment@sacredheart.wa.edu.au
The way we give back to our people: Sacred Heart College gives back generously to our employees with offers on many benefits such as our own wellness program, corporate healthcare rates, onsite weights and fitness studio and a very active social club.
Sacred Heart College prides itself of living the motto of ‘Always Striving Upwards’ our three key values of Courage, Compassion and Respect encompass what it means to be part of the Sacred Heart community.
Important Requirements
The successful applicant must fully support the objectives and ethos of Catholic education. Additionally, applicants are required to provide evidence of a current Working with Children Check and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check prior to appointment.
