Education Assistant

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: EA (Lead), $41.28 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2025)

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026

With an ICSEA of 994, around 52% Language background other than English (LBOTE) and over 60 different nationalities represented at the school. The school’s diversity and respect for difference is a feature, enabling our students to become positive, resilient, and confident about their futures. An Intensive English Centre supports the development of language skills for students new to Australia.

The school learning environment is positive with a strong focus on student wellbeing and the development of social-emotional learning through the Homeroom program and a strong Good Standing Policy. Approved Specialist Programs in Soccer and Environment & Life Sciences (EaLS) support a wide range of General, Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) pathways. With over 50 years of history, Lynwood is complex, diverse, and much loved by the school community and staff. The passion and commitment of students, staff and community members working together in a spirit of positivity about what our students can achieve is a hallmark of this school.

The Lead Education Assistant (EA) works closely with the Inclusive Learning leadership team - particularly the Program Coordinator – Inclusive Learning (PCIL) and Student Services to provide coordinated case management for students with a diagnosed disability (as per the school’s Individual Disability Allocation) and Tier 3 students at educational risk. You should bring a solutions-focused and student-centred approach to all tasks, consulting with school-based staff to develop and implement strategies to assist teachers to deliver high quality learning programs, leading to improved educational outcomes for students. Additionally, you will form part of the student services team and will contribute to critical incident support, remaining calm in an emergency.

The LeadEA leads, mentors, coaches and models high-quality practice for EAs, buildingtheir capability through targeted professional learning. They coordinate EA deployment, timetables, rosters and relief, and the operational day-to-day coordination of the team sits with them in partnership with the PCIL. When required, the Lead EA may perform the duties of an EA(Special Needs) Level 3.

The Lead EAsupports whole-school coordination, collection and reporting of data, including maintenance of the Learning Support Master List, NCCD processes, adjustments to formal timed assessments (e.g. NAPLAN), EA team structures, and Therapy/Visiting Teacher scheduling. Proficiency with school-based IT tools (Compass, SIS and Office 365), strong organisational skills and the ability to self-manage and prioritise are important. Experience supporting students with complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (inclusive of PDA profiles) and severe mental health diagnoses is highly desirable. The EA team currently comprises approximately 15 Allied Professionals and, since 2024, operates within a tiered Learning Area model designed to maximise efficacy and impact.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

During the school holidays, please contact Nicola de Lacy on 0427 976 911.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees , preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Your application should include:

- A CV o f up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3)page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated considerable knowledge and understanding of the delivery of education programs and/or behaviour management plans; and ability to identify problems and assist teachers and other Education Assistants in the development of strategies and solutions.
- Demonstrated well developed oral communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, mentor, coach, induct and train other Education Assistants and professional teams, including providing advice and evaluating education programs.
- Demonstrated well developed written communication skills, including report writing, and the ability to coordinate, collect and present student data at a whole school community level in a meaningful way.
- Demonstrated well developed organisational skills, including the ability to coordinate staff rosters and relief to assist in the delivery of effective education programs.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS993309

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 13October 2025

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