Education Assistant (Learning Support)

Sacred Heart College · Sorrento, WA

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

Support

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

16 October 2026

13 days remaining

Posted 2 Oct 2026

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About Sacred Heart College

School type

Co-educational

Year range

7-12

School staff (FTE)

188.1

137.5 teaching · 50.6 non-teaching

Students per teacher

11:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

1,508

Indigenous students

1%

Language other than English

7%

Girls vs boys

773 girls · 735 boys

51%
49%

Socio-educational background

Above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

Position details:
We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Learning Support Education Assistant to join our College. This is a full time, ongoing position, commencing Term 1, 2027. Reporting to the Head of Learning Area – Learning Support, the successful applicant will demonstrate and model the College’s vision for diversity and inclusion. The successful applicant will support the educational opportunities and interventions designed to improve the learning outcomes of students with specific learning needs. This role directly assists classroom teachers to implement, monitor and supervise the planned learning experiences within the classroom and in other areas as directed.

Selection Criteria: 
Your responsibilities as an Education Support Assistant are:

Student support 
•    Support all students’ learning activities.
•    Encourage the development of all students’ self-esteem and independence. 
•    Facilitate positive interactions among all students.
•    Motivate students and encourage student participation.

Support for the teacher 
•    Provide feedback on student progress to assist teaching staff in maintaining best practice reporting. 
•    Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans as developed by teaching staff.  Assist the teacher in the preparation of material for classes, set up and pack down of materials required.  
Support for the Learning Support Centre 
•    A commitment to model diversity and inclusivity as all times across the College.
•    When requested, attend Professional Development to remain up-to-date with contemporary pedagogy. 
•    A willingnes…

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