Student Support Officer

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026

At Ballajura Primary School, we are committed to ensuring every child achieves their social, emotional and academic potential. Guided by our motto - Inspire, Participate, Learn and Succeed. We hold high expectations and believe that every student matters, every day. We value strong partnerships with families and our community to achieve excellence for all learners.

Find out more about our school by visiting ballajuraps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Student Support Officer (SSO) to join our team.

In this role, the successful applicant would assist in the coordination of the Student Support Program and contribute to the development and implementation of effective systems and intervention strategies that provide responsive, student-centred support for students, families and staff.

As SSO, some of your key responsibilities may include:

• Recording, collating and preparing data to inform and evaluate support strategies
• Working collaboratively with staff and families to strengthen student engagement and wellbeing
• Ensuring assessments are fair and accessible by evaluating individual student needs and facilitating reasonable adjustments in-line with regulatory requirements and inclusive education practices
• Applying effective assessment practices to monitor student progress and inform targeted interventions
• Exercising sound judgement and effective decision-making to support positive student outcomes

The successful applicant will ideally display:

• Experience modelling and delivering evidence-based literacy programs,
• Knowledge of curriculum across year levels and the ability to support differentiated learning
• Strong research, conceptual and analytical skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement practical, solution-focused strategies
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to build positive, respectful relationships with students and parents

Desirable Attributes

• Current First Aid certification
• Completion of Team Teach training
• Experience with Heggerty and Sounds-Write programs

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Tanya Van Den Akker, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9338 2200 or emailing Tanya.VanDenAkker@education.wa.edu.au

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1:Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A two to three (2-3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships.
  • Demonstrated effective planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities within timelines.
  • Demonstrated good research, conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify problems and provide solutions
  • Demonstrated skills and experience in working with individual or small groups of students experiencing difficulties.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the youth sector, particularly local organisations and services.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1027502

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 6 March 2026.