We are seeking a passionate Education Assistant/Teachers Aide (Learning Enrichment Assistant/Diverse Needs) to join our team at our Duncraig Campus to support our vibrant Learning Enrichment community.

If you're enthusiastic about education and driven to help others , this could be the ideal opportunity for you!

Position available:

Duncraig Campus, Secondary School - 0.6FTE/3 days per week (Part Time)

This position will initially be for a period of 12 months.

THE ROLE

A Learning Enrichment Assistant is specifically employed to support the goals outlined in students’ documented or adjustment plans.

Under the guidance of the Head of Learning Enrichment, the Learning Enrichment Assistant will work with students with diverse needs to develop their ability to access curriculum and assessments, follow classroom routines, increase independence, improve their organisational skills and develop social skills relevant to the School environment.

Job Description available on our website at https://www.ststephens.wa.edu.au/our-school/who-we-are/employment/

ST STEPHEN'S SCHOOL and WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU?

St Stephen's School is a Uniting Church School that is Christ centred, student focused and community based.

We live by the values and capabilities we strive to instil in our students, giving staff the opportunity to be creative, to take risks, to have the freedom to explore, to learn and to work with a relational and supportive team that values cutting edge educational ideas and practice.

Our holistic approach to development, leadership and wellbeing has been recognised by The Educator magazine in 2021, 2023 and 2025 5-Star Excellence Awards, naming St Stephen’s School as an Employer of Choice.

The St Stephen’s School team spend their days making a difference in the lives of others, bringing about meaningful change and creating an honourable and sustainable legacy for the future.

HOW TO APPLY

Your application MUST include all 3 sections:

Covering Letter addressed to Donella Beare, Principal, St Stephen's School

Curriculum Vitae - limited to 5 pages

Statement addressing the Selection Criteria, limited to 5 pages (combine your Covering letter and Statement into one document)

Selection Criteria

Education / Training

Relevant qualifications focusing on students with diverse needs, with preference given to those holding a Certificate IV in Education Support

Working with Children Check - The Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004 applies for anyone working in child related employment

National Criminal Record Checking

Experience working with children with learning disabilities/difficulties.

Experience in assisting children with complex/additional learning, in a school context.

Knowledge of or experience in Design and Technology will be considered an advantage

Personal Attributes and Values

An understanding of useful strategies to implement when working with children diagnosed with Specific Learning Disabilities, ADHD, ASD, Language Disorders, Anxiety Disorders and other conditions.

An ability to foster positive relationships with students, with a commitment to their personal growth, education and care.

Flexibility to adapt to situations which occur within the classroom.

An ability to make sound judgment and to use initiative in appropriate ways.

Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with students with diverse needs, parents and teaching professionals.

Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as a productive team member.

Good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs to students and subsequent feedback to teaching professionals.

Ability to assist with general health and well-being of students.

Experience in, and a preparedness to, contribute to the School's camping and extra-curricular programs.

Knowledge of appropriate mathematical, reading and language interventions support for students with diverse needs.

Willingness to positively and actively contribute to the Christian culture of the School.

CLOSING DATE:

Tuesday 5th August 2025 at 9am.

Please note:

St Stephen's School is fully committed to the protection of children. Successful applicants must satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School's child protection policies and Staff Code of Conduct.

You will need to be committed to providing a safe environment for and the protection of children and young people.

We occasionally amend or withdraw St Stephen's School jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.