Education Assistant

2 days ago

Middle Swan, Western Australia Swan Christian College Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Swan Christian College is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Education Assistants to join our team in January 2026. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available. Positions include:

Learning Enrichment Education Assistants (Full-time and Part-time, Years 3-6):

Support student progress through targeted literacy and numeracy intervention, working with individuals and small groups.

Early Years Education Assistant (0.6 FTE, Kindergarten):

Assist in a 3- day Kindergarten classroom, helping foster a positive and engaging learning environment.

These roles are ideal for experienced and qualified Education Assistants passionate about making a difference in students learning and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities Early Years Classroom Assistant:

  • Understand the biblical foundation of Christian Education and the College's values within the Swan Christian Education Association context.
  • Support students and assist teachers in classroom activities and daily operations.
  • Help teach and supervise small groups under teacher direction.
  • Work sensitively and effectively with students of varying abilities.
  • Actively participate in all aspects of College life—spiritual, academic, sporting, cultural, and social.
  • Adhere to all College policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities Learning Enrichment Years 3-6:

  • Support the Learning Enrichment team in delivering targeted literacy and numeracy interventions (Years 3–6).
  • Work with students individually or in small groups to support diverse learning needs.
  • Work as part of a collaborative Learning Enrichment team.
  • Understand and uphold the Christian foundation, values, and practices of the College and Swan Christian Education Association.
  • Engage sensitively and competently with students of varying abilities and additional needs.
  • Actively participate in all aspects of College life and follow College policies.

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 these statements.
  • The ability to build and maintain strong healthy relationships between families, the SCEA Head Office staff and the College.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Highly organised and able to prioritise workloads.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions in a narrow time frame.
  • Proven ability to show initiative and take direction.

Desirable:

(Include where appropriate in your response)

  • Ability to foster creativity in students
  • Strong literacy and numeracy knowledge
  • Recent professional development relating to student support
  • Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and EAs
  • Highly organised
  • A motivator and a team builder

What We Offer:

  • 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 dedicated educator seeking to make a meaningful contribution as an Education Assistant, we invite you to apply online via the SCEA website:

We invite you to read the attached information pack that includes the job description that includes full list of duties and selection criteria to address. Online applications should be submitted by 20th October 2025, however shortlisting will begin immediately, and SCEA reserves the right to close this advert before this date.

Applications must include:

  1. 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
  2. A current resume/CV
  3. Copies of qualifications
  4. Copies of current Working with Children Card, TRBWA registration, 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 Valary Marwanga on or email

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 God created them to be."

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