Education Assistant

3 days ago


Perth, Western Australia St James' Anglican School Full time $55,000 - $65,000 per year

About St James' Anglican School (St James')

Situated 44 kilometres north of Perth, located in the picturesque beachside suburb of Alkimos, St James' is seeking a suitably qualified Education Assistant (1.0 FTE) to complement our staffing cohort. St James' is a K - 12 co-educational independent school of AngliSchools.

About the Role

This is a full time, ongoing 1.0 FTE commencing in Term 4, 2025 and will predominantly involve supporting the teaching in the Junior and/or Senior School. Immediate start is also possible.

St James' welcomes applications from all suitably qualified applicants from graduates to experienced candidates.

Key responsibilities

Previous experience supporting student learning under the direction of the teacher, and a Cert IV is desirable; however, experienced Education Assistants are welcome to apply if they hold relevant qualifications.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not restricted to:

  • Know and connect with Junior School students in a manner according to their identified needs.
  • Work collaboratively with the classroom teachers.
  • Assist teachers in preparing for and delivering lessons.

Skills / Knowledge / Attributes

  • Genuine rapport with young people.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Adaptable to the needs of students.
  • Open to learning new skills.
  • Positive communication.

Qualifications / Experience

  • Certificate III or IV in Education Support (essential)
  • Working with Children Check (or the ability to obtain one)

Other

  • Work collaboratively within a supportive and passionate school.
  • Provide classroom level support to enable high quality, student centred learning.
  • Work with individual students or groups of students as required under the supervision and direction of the class teacher.
  • Promote student confidence, resilience, and independence at all times.
  • Support staff in the preparation of resources to enhance learning activities.
  • Promote student inclusivity.

The successful candidate will:

  • Have excellent communication skills with both staff and students.
  • Be able to support the Christian ethos of the School.

St James' Anglican School is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe School.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

AngliSchools, as an equal opportunity employer bases its recruitment decisions on the business need and the best qualified candidates available and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of any protected category. AngliSchools embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. Candidates who are offered employment may be subject to a criminal record and other background checks as permitted or required by company policy or applicable law.

Applicants MUST complete the Application Form found on our website , and ensure the following information is noted in their resume and/or cover letter:

  1. Full name and nationality.
  2. Date and place of birth (optional).
  3. Address and contact details.
  4. Any relevant personal details.
  5. Current position and areas of responsibility.
  6. Details of previous appointments and career achievements with particular reference to the position being advertised.
  7. Cultural, recreational interests and other interests.
  8. Religious affiliation and Church involvement.
  9. The names and addresses of three professional referees who may be approached in confidence about the applicant.
  10. A current Working With Children Check and Police Clearance with a 100-point identity check will be required if a position is offered.

The applicant needs to provide:

1.   Covering letter and resume.

2.   Copies of relevant qualifications.

3.   A completed Employment Application Form (Found on our website )

Please send through applications to

Applications for this position close Wednesday 10 September 2025, at midnight WST. St James' reserves the right to remove this advertisement prior to the closing date if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.


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