Education Assistant (Special Learning Needs)
Job Details
Position Type
Teaching and learning
School Type
Secondary
Employment Type
Casual, Temporary
Subject Area
General Teaching
Posted Date
March 01, 2026 (about 14 hours ago)
Closing Date
December 31, 2026
Description
Position Details
Status: Relief Pool
Commencing: As soon as possible
Applicants must be willing to support the objectives and ethos of Catholic Education and be prepared to involve themselves in the extra-curricular life of the College.
Kolbe Catholic College promotes a modern learning environment with a strong focus on the development of innovative, engaging and authentic teaching strategies. The applicant successful to this position should be prepared to embrace pedagogy that encourages the use of contemporary practices to improve student learning.
The College embodies a progressive learning environment that seeks to encourage educational growth opportunities for staff.
Confidential enquiries may be made by contacting the College’s Vice Principal, Mr Mike Pickford via email at mike.pickford@cewa.edu.au. In keeping with the Australian Privacy Policy, we are required to advise that unsuccessful applicant documents will be retained for three months from the closing date of applications, after this time they will be destroyed.
To apply please submit:
• A covering letter addressed to the Principal, Mr Peter Jones
• A current Resume stating relevant experience and including three confidential referees
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
EDUCATION ASSISTANT – LEARNING SUPPORT
Commencing: As soon as possible
Applications are sought for a Learning Support Education Assistant at Kolbe Catholic College. This role will require the successful applicant to contribute to the support and education of students who require learning support to ensure the optimal educational outcome for each individual.
There is a requirement to foster high quality relationships with students to ensure that each student is treated with dignity and feels a sense of belonging.
The Learning Support Centre offers highly individualised programs to cater to the specific needs and priorities of individual students. Staff work closely with external therapists and families to ensure maximum learning and engagement aligned to existing student goals.
We aim to provide a balance between the Learning Support Centre and mainstream classes in order for students to maintain connection with the wider school community. Typically, students who spend part of their day in the Learning Support Centre continue to enjoy mainstream electives, religious education and health and physical education lessons
The successful applicant would have a proven ability to effectively work with others in a collaborative environment and the capacity to support teachers across multiple disciplines and activities.
Full job description is available at the College’s website.
• A covering letter addressed to the Principal, Mr Peter Jones
• A current Resume stating relevant experience and including three confidential referees
• A current copy of your WWC Card
Applications to be emailed to employment-kolbe@cewa.edu.au