Education Assistant – Inclusive Education

Providence Christian College is a co-educational, non-denominational K-12 College with over 1100 students in beautiful Southern River.

Providence Christian College has a friendly, professional team of staff who provide a supportive work environment and a positive and inspiring work culture. Our passion is helping each student to achieve their goals, using their God-given talents to the best of their ability through quality education and effective learning.

We believe that strong trust relationships between teachers and students form the foundations for outstanding teaching and learning.

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for the following position:

Part-Time (0.6 FTE): Education Assistant (Inclusive Education – Individual Support)

One-year Contract: 1 January 2026 – 31 December 2026

We are looking for an outstanding, experienced and passionate Inclusive Education Assistant to work one-on-one to support a neuro-diverse student with complex needs and as part of our Inclusive Education Team:

Key Responsibilities

- Provide direct support to the student throughout the day in a one-on-one capacity.

- Implement IEP goals, communication tools, visual supports, and sensory strategies.

- Assist with transitions and supervision during class, break times, and excursions.

- Collaborate with the classroom teacher, parent/guardian, and support staff.

- Maintain clear and professional notes as part of daily tracking and progress reports.

- Attend professional development relevant to supporting students with disabilities.

- Demonstrate high levels of competency, creativity, and initiative in lesson task preparation, tidying up and packing away, and record-keeping where appropriate.

- Demonstrate knowledge of and a commitment to Protective Behaviours/Child Protection education and care practices that ensure a child-safe learning environment.

- Demonstrate excellent written and oral English communication skills

- Demonstrate proactivity, adaptability, punctuality and reliability

The successful applicant must have:

- an active Christian faith.

- Certificate IV in Education Support.

- demonstrated experience working with students with additional needs (e.g. autism spectrum disorder, global developmental delay, medical complexities).

- an understanding of inclusive education and student dignity.

- ability to remain calm and proactive in high-pressure or escalated situations.

- a passion for supporting young students in an engaging and relevant way.

- the capacity to work harmoniously in a team.

If you can tick the following boxes, we would love to meet you to explore the possibilities:

- You are passionate about living out your Christian faith, and you are prepared to model, uphold and support the Ethos and Core Values of the College.

- You have developed a variety of strategies to meet the needs of the students that you support.

- You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- You are deeply relational, friendly and open.

- You are committed to supporting College policies and procedures relating to Classroom and Behaviour Management

Additional Requirements:

- The successful applicant will be expected to complete the National Principles Child Safe Modules if not already completed.

- You must have the right to live and work in Australia (VEVO checks will be conducted to confirm your eligibility to work in Australia).

- You hold a current Working with Children Card.

- Can provide a current Police Clearance (no older than 3 months)

Excited by the possibilities? Fill out an application today

Applications must be submitted on the College Application Form, which can be accessed on our website or by clicking on the link below:

College Application Form

Applications close at 4.00 PM on Monday, 24 November 2025.

Providence Christian College will review applications as they come in, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to fill this position prior to the closing date.

Further information about the College can be accessed on the College website www.providence.wa.edu.au and the College Code of Conduct

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