Education Assistant (Students with Disabilities)
Employment
Part time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
16 October 2026
Posted 29 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
PP-6
School staff (FTE)
45.3
22.1 teaching · 23.2 non-teaching
Students per teacher
18.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
402
Indigenous students
6%
Language other than English
48%
Girls vs boys
205 girls · 197 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Education Assistant to join our school community. This is a full-time position, with 0.6 FTE being ongoing and 0.4 FTE being fixed term. The fixed-term component is 01/01/27 – 31/12/27 covering parental leave.
St Brigid's Primary School is a vibrant double-stream Catholic primary school serving approximately 470 students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6. We are committed to fostering the academic, social and spiritual growth of every child through a collaborative, child-centred approach to learning and wellbeing.
Our staff staff work together to deliver high-quality, evidence-based instruction, supported by programmes including Talk for Writing, InitiaLit, MiniLit, MacqLit and Spelling Mastery. Students participate in specialist learning programs in Auslan, Science, Physical Education, Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS), and Music from Pre-Primary to Year 6. Our Jean Ellison Centre provides specialised support for students with additional needs, ensuring personalised learning opportunities and promoting successful participation in all aspects of school life.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a welcoming and inclusive school community committed to nurturing the academic, social, emotional and spiritual development of every student.
Applications must include the following:
• A cover letter (maximum one page);
• A current curriculum vitae;
• A separate document addressing each of the selection criteria; and
• The names and contact details of three referees, one of whom must be the applicant's current or most recent emplo…