Education Assistant

Location: Bedfordale

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time

Position Details

1.0 FTE | Permanent and Fixed-Term Positions | Commences January 28, 2026

Southern Hills Christian College is a K-12 Christian school in Bedfordale, Western Australia, and is part of the Swan Christian Education Association. Our staff are all committed Christians, and this belief is embedded both explicitly and implicitly in our curriculum and all that we do.

We are seeking two dedicated and passionate Education Assistants to join our Primary School team in a full-time position commencing on the 28th of January 2026. Available is an ongoing position as well as a fixed-term position as a short-term Long Service Leave cover. You will be supporting the classroom teacher, fostering a warm and inclusive environment, and helping students grow in learning, wellbeing, and faith.

This is not just a role — it’s a sacred opportunity to nurture hearts and minds. You’ll assist with grace and conviction, sowing seeds of faith and learning that will shape lives for eternity.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the classroom teacher in teaching and learning.

- Assist with small-group and individual learning activities.

- Help maintain a calm, inclusive and Christ-centred classroom environment.

- Build supportive relationships with students.

- Assist with supervision, preparation of materials and general class tasks.

- Contribute to school life and uphold SCEA’s Christian values.

Selection Criteria

Essential

- To have a personal commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and be an active member of a Christian Church.

- To accept the Association’s Statement of Faith, Foundational Statements of Belief and Educational Objectives and be living a lifestyle consistent with the statements.

- Ability to support student learning in a Primary setting.

- Strong communication and organisational skills.

- Warm, adaptable and able to nurture a positive classroom environment.

- Willing to uphold and contribute to the Christian life of the school.

Desirable

- Relevant qualification (e.g. Certificate III/IV in Education Support or similar).

- Experience supporting Primary students.

- Confidence working with students and diverse needs.

- Familiarity with digital tools used in schools.

What We Offer

- A Unity in Community: Join us as we continue to build strong connections between our networks of Schools as we work together for a common purpose.

- High-Capacity Workplace: Working for SCEA means joining with us as we continue to seek growth opportunities across our people, places and resources so we can offer excellent Christian education.

- Growth in Reach: Be a part of increasing community access to transformative Gospel-inspired education as we work with stakeholders to grow the SCEA Schools network.

How to Apply

If you’re a committed aide seeking to make a meaningful contribution as a Primary Education Assistant, we invite you to apply online via the SCEA website: scea.wa.edu.au/working-with-us. We invite you to read the attached information pack that includes the job description with a full list of duties and selection criteria to address.

Online applications should be submitted by the 5th December 2025, however shortlisting will begin immediately, and SCEA reserves the right to close this advert before this date.

Applications Must Include

- A covering letter addressing all the Essential Criteria and a brief statement outlining the competencies you would bring to the role and your reason for applying.

- A current resume/CV.

- Copies of qualifications.

- Copies of current Working with Children Card and Department of Education Police Clearance, or willingness to apply for one.

Only online applications that provide the above requirements will be considered.

For confidential enquiries, please contact Wayne Chapman (08) 9497 1751 or email jobs@southernhills.wa.edu.au.

About SCEA

Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA) is a not-for-profit network of seven schools across Perth. With over 900 staff and 5000 students, SCEA is united in its mission:
“We value and empower every student to become all Godcreated them to be.”

Attachments

- Primary Education Assistant SOU - Info Pack.pdf

Swan Christian Education Association Inc.
ABN: 91 922 863 387

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