First Nations Teacher Assistant (Teacher Assistant)
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Support
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
4 May 2026
Posted 30 Apr 2026
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741
Total students
52%
Boys
48%
Girls
70.1
Teaching FTE
63.1
Non-teaching FTE
844
ICSEA value
5th percentile · Lower SES
53%
EAL/D Background
61%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Position Details
First Nations Teaching Assistant
First Nations Teaching Assistants provide professional culture and contextual support in the classroom and school environment working under the general supervision and guidance of the Classroom Teacher. First Nations Teaching Assistants assist with the development of teaching programs and provide cultural advice and awareness to students, teachers, and Principal to support improved learning, welfare, and wellbeing outcomes. The First Nations Teaching Assistants provide direct feedback to teachers, parents, guardians for First Nations student feedback and liaise with community and other educational agencies as required.
Selection Criteria
• Well developed communication and interpersonal skills to assist in establishing and maintaining close working relationships with families, local community stakeholders and other networks.
• Show initiative, work independently, and contribute actively to a dynamic team environment and embrace the concept of continuous learning.
• Be prepared to participate in Co-curricular activities.
• Be competent users of basic IT.
• Model and maintain the Catholic ethos and traditions of the College.
• Maintain a high standard of confidentiality.
Qualifications Required
• Aboriginality per Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.
• Current Working with Children Check WA.
• Current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
• Current unrestricted WA ‘C’ class drivers’ licence
For further information please visit the College website.
Closing Date for Applications: 12pm, 4/5/2026
First Nations Teaching Assistant
First Nations Teaching Assistants provide professional culture and contextual support in the classroom and school environment working under the general supervision and guidance of the Classroom Teacher. First Nations Teaching Assistants assist with the development of teaching programs and provide cultural advice and awareness to students, teachers, and Principal to support improved learning, welfare, and wellbeing outcomes. The First Nations Teaching Assistants provide direct feedback to teachers, parents, guardians for First Nations student feedback and liaise with community and other educational agencies as required.
Selection Criteria
• Well developed communication and interpersonal skills to assist in establishing and maintaining close working relationships with families, local community stakeholders and other networks.
• Show initiative, work independently, and contribute actively to a dynamic team environment and embrace the concept of continuous learning.
• Be prepared to participate in Co-curricular activities.
• Be competent users of basic IT.
• Model and maintain the Catholic ethos and traditions of the College.
• Maintain a high standard of confidentiality.
Qualifications Required
• Aboriginality per Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.
• Current Working with Children Check WA.
• Current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
• Current unrestricted WA ‘C’ class drivers’ licence
For further information please visit the College website.
Closing Date for Applications: 12pm, 4/5/2026