Education Assistant (Education Assistant)

Position Details:

St Brigid’s is a single stream school catering for approximately 200 students in Kindy to Year 6. Located in the beautiful South West, just 2 hours from Perth and 35 minutes from Bunbury. We strive to instil our school values of service, respect, kindness and learning in all of our students. The school is seeking a dedicated and inspiring educator, committed to developing the whole child, in an engaging and vibrant learning setting.

The Education Assistant’s primary role is to support students. The role may involve supporting students with special needs, mainstream classroom support and intervention support.
To assist teachers in delivering planned education programs, Education Assistants contribute to a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and well-being of students.
• Demonstrated ability to assist teachers in implementing education programs.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to liaise with students, teachers, and support staff on the provision of educational programs.
• Ability and willingness to form and maintain professional and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, communicating with students, staff and visitors in a positive and professional manner.
• Be an active team member, promoting and contributing to staff collegiality and unity.
• Ability to use initiative and work independently, as well as high level of collaboration skills for a team environment.
• Demonstrate discretion when dealing with confidential an…