CARE School Educational Assistant
Sowilo Community High School - Kelmscott WA

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you thrive in a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic educational environment? Sowilo Community High School is accepting applications for a dedicated and compassionate Education Assistant to join our team, supporting our CARE school teachers and students in Years 7–12 with diverse and special learning needs.

A generous salary is on offer, and we’re open to part-time or full-time hours for the right candidate.

About the Role

Supports students to re-engage with learning in a nurturing and inclusive manner.

Manage classroom behaviour and support students with behavioural challenges.

Collaborate with our student welfare support team on student wellbeing concerns (e.g. learning difficulties, substance use, social or safety issues).

Support students through extracurricular activities and out-of-class engagements.

Lead electives and after-school programs.

Plan and deliver non-assessed learning activities with support from the Teaching leadership team.

About Us

Sowilo Community High School is a small independent CARE (Curriculum and Re-engagement) school which aims to prepare young people for their life journey, empowering them to become creative, responsible adults who are able to make a positive contribution to their community. Sowilo offers the Australian high school curriculum tailored to meet individual students’ needs and many exciting enrichment programs including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Aquaponics/Sustainability and Trek excursions.

You will join our professional and passionate team of teachers, counsellors and social workers in a unique high school learning environment based on the core values of:

Building Community

Respecting and Trusting

Being Responsible

Learning and Having Knowledge

Embracing Individuality

Being Creative and Innovative

Being Flexible

What We're Looking For

Someone who is:

Calm, adaptable and enjoys working in a non-traditional school setting

Professionally and emotionally resilient

Able to build strong, respectful relationships with students from diverse backgrounds

A great team player with excellent communication skills

Passionate about helping young people achieve their potential

Experience working with disengaged or at-risk youth is a big plus, and formal qualifications in Education Support (Cert III or IV) or similar are highly regarded.

Required:

Current Working with Children Check

National Police Clearance

Legally able to work in Australia

The ability to support teachers and knowledge of the Australian Curriculum

A commitment to the school’s ethos

The role is a FTE 0.6 contract commencing Monday 21st July 2025.

Sowilo Community High School is committed to Child Safety. The successful applicant is be expected to adhere to the school's Child Protection Policy and Staff Code of Conduct.

Applications containing CV, at least two work referees, copies of qualifications, TRBWA (if applicable), WWC and current police clearance should be marked as confidential and addressed to:

The Deputy Principal
Sowilo Community High School
PO Box 549
KELMSCOTT WA 6991

Electronic applications will be accepted at:

[email protected]

For confidential enquiries phone Administration on 08 9390 1995 during school term hours.

www.sowilocommunityhigh.org