Education Assistant
Midland
Full time, Mon-Fri (8am-4pm)
Youth Futures is a child safe organisation and champions trauma informed practice and child protection and safety.
We create brighter futures for young people.
When you work with us, you join this creation.
Evolving to meet the community need since ****, Youth Futures is one of WA's oldest and largest youth specialist organisations currently providing 30 programs and services across three core streams: Homelessness, Education and Training, Support and Wellbeing.
We believe that all young people matter, regardless of the circumstances they find themselves in.
We empower young people to take control of their future by offering them the holistic support and opportunities they need to thrive.
? Learn more about our school: Youth Futures Community School
The role
We are seeking a full-time Education Assistant to support and engage with local young people attending our Youth Futures Community School in Midland.
Our schools are designed to re-engage and support students who have had difficulty attending mainstream education.
Our goal is to ensure that students achieve relevant education certificates and possess the personal and social skills required to progress, be that TAFE, employment, training or an apprenticeship.
The main educational focus will be around functional literacy and numeracy as required in the Certificate of General Education Adults (CGEA), Intro, Levels I, II and III, although there may be scope to contribute to other areas of the curriculum.
Expert engagement skills and the ability to work with students with low literacy and numeracy levels will be paramount to your success in this role.
About you:
Demonstrated ability to support students to develop functional literacy and numeracy skills,



particularly those with low levels of literacy and numeracy, through engaging and inclusive support strategies
Ability to assist Teachers/Trainers in delivering literacy and numeracy programs, including individual and small-group support
Ability to provide reasonable adjustments and tailored learning support to meet the diverse educational, social, emotional, cultural and developmental needs of students, ensuring equitable access to the curriculum
Demonstrated ability to engage and support at-risk students, including those who may present with challenging behaviours
Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and the wider community
Ability to respond appropriately to the individual circumstances of students, including their culture, gender and developmental needs
Ability to encourage student engagement and social integration both in and out of the classroom
High level of confidentiality, initiative and discretion
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
It would be highly regarded if you have:
Experience supporting or delivering programs aligned with the Certificate in General Education for Adults (CGEA)
Experience working in a CaRE school and/or Middle School setting
Essential Qualifications/Requirements




Certificate IV or III in School Based Education Support
Valid Working with Children Check
Current 'C' class WA driver's licence
Valid National Police Clearance
About our values
Young people come from all walks of life and so do we.
What unites us is our purpose: "To be a united force of empowerment for young people marginalised by adversity and institutional discrimination".
Our values underpin everything we do.
They guide our behaviour and foster a work environment that is supportive, inclusive, and empowering.
While your experience and qualifications are essential to being successful in this role, alignment with our values is just as important.
If you have the attributes, skills, experience and values required to be successful, and you believe you would thrive in this position and Youth Futures is somewhere you would be proud to work, then join us in driving positive change - Be Part of the Solution.
In addition to your remuneration, you will enjoy generous salary packaging benefits where you can package up to$15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment perks per annum.
How to apply
Please submit your application, including acurrent resumeand acover letterdetailing your suitability for the role and why you want to work for Youth Futures.
Want to know more?
If you have any enquiries related to this position, please get in touch with us on **************
We can't wait to hear from you!
Youth Futures values diversity and inclusion.
We encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply (supported training scholarships are available for certain positions).

📌 Education Assistant (Western Australia)
🏢 Youth Futures
📍 Western Australia