We’re excited to welcome a Part-Time (0.6FTE) Learning Assistant to our Duncraig Campus Learning Enrichment (PK- Y12) team. If you're passionate about education and have experience supporting students with additional needs this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

This rewarding role will begin in Term 1, 2026 and will initially be offered as a 12-month position.

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.

Experience in delivering small-group or individual literacy and/or numeracy interventions will be highly regarded.

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

The School has the right to interview candidates from this pool, should any other Learning Assistant positions become available.

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

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.

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

CLOSING DATE:

Monday 27th October 2025 at 9am. Only candidates with a valid Australian working visa will be considered.

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.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.