Vacancy: Learning Support Education Assistant
We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Learning Support Education Assistant to join our College. This is a full-time, ongoing position, commencing Term 1, 2027.
About the role:
Reporting to the Head of Learning Area - Learning Support, the successful applicant will demonstrate and model the College’s vision for diversity and inclusion. The successful applicant will support the educational opportunities and interventions designed to improve the learning outcomes of students with specific learning needs. This role directly assists classroom teachers to implement, monitor and supervise the planned learning experiences within the classroom and in other areas as directed.
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 Curriculum Adjustment Plans and 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 Learning 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 Learning Support.
What we are seeking:
- Strong team focus - proactively uses initiative to step in and support team members and students.
- Wholeheartedly models, promotes and represents inclusivity at all times - in classes and in all College activities.
- Highly logical and organised team member with the ability to manage regular changes in individual priorities.
- 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.
- Well-developed skills in Information Technology and Communication Technology.
- An awareness and appreciation for the Catholic ethos of the College.
Essential:
- Certificate III or IV in Education Support.
Desirable:
- Extensive experience and training in working with learning difficulties and/or disability will be highly regarded.
Be part of something excellent.
Applications close: 4:00pm Friday 16 October, 2026. Please provide a covering letter (2 pages maximum) and a CV highlighting your suitability for this position. Please address all applications to the Principal, Mr Leo Di Gregorio.
Email: 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 and our three key values of Compassion, Courage 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.
