Job Description

For nearly forty years SCEA has been a part of the Christianeducational community of Perth since its humble beginnings inMidland in 1982. Today, Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA)is a not-for-profit association with more than 5,000 students, morethan 1000 staff and seven schools across the Perth metropolitanarea.

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We invite applications to be a part of SCEA's Relief EducationAssistants register. You can nominate to work at any of our sevenschools.

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You will support students' wellbeing and learning withcare and compassion, work collaboratively with staff and families,assist students with special needs, and engage in ongoingprofessional growth.

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This is more than just an educator position – it's acalling to represent Christ through service, connect authenticallywith families, and support the flourishing of our schoolcommunity.

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Key Responsibilities Include:

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- Demonstrate care, compassion, and support for thespiritual, emotional, and social development of students.
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- Understand and uphold your role in safeguarding andpromoting student wellbeing.
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- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and modelthe school's staff values of relationships, respect,collaboration, teamwork, responsibility, andaccountability.
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- Work sensitively and proactively with students, includingthose with special needs, to support positive outcomes.
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- Build and maintain open, positive relationships withfamilies, students, and colleagues to enhance learning andwellbeing.
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- Engage in ongoing professional growth, take direction fromteachers,



and collaborate regularly regarding student progressand support.
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Selection Criteria:

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- To have a personal commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ andbe an active member of a Christian Church.
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- To accept the Association's Statement of Faith,Foundational Statements of Belief and Educational Objectivesand be living a lifestyle consistent with thesestatements.
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- The ability to build and maintain strong healthyrelationships between families, the SCEA Head Office staff andthe College.
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- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
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- Highly organised and able to prioritise workloads.
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- Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to makeinformed decisions in a narrow time frame.
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- Proven ability to show initiative and take direction.
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- Be a self-motivated learner with a willingness to developas an educator.
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Desirable:

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(Include where appropriate in your response)

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- Ability to foster creativity in students
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- Robust literacy and numeracy knowledge
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- Recent professional development relating to studentsupport
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- Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and EAs
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- Highly organised
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- A motivator and a team builder
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What We Offer:

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- Unity in Community: Join us as we continue to build strongconnections between our networks of Schools as we work togetherfor a common purpose.
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- High-Capacity Workplace: Working for SCEA means joiningwith us as we continue to seek growth opportunities across ourpeople, places and resources so we can offer excellentChristian education.
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- Growth in Reach: Be a part of increasing community accessto transformative Gospel- inspired education as we work withstakeholders to grow the SCEA Schools network.
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How to Apply:

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If you're a dedicated educator seeking to make ameaningful contribution as an Education Assistant, we invite you toapply online via the SCEA website:scea.wa.edu.au/working-with-us

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Applications must include:

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- A covering letter addressing all the Essential Criteria anda brief statement outlining the competencies you would bring tothe role and your reason for applying
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- A current resume/CV
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- Copies of qualifications
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- Copies of current Working with Children Card, andDepartment of Education Police Clearance, or willingness toapply for one.
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Only online applications that provide the aboverequirements will be considered.

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About SCEA

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Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA) is a not-for-profitnetwork of seven schools across Perth. With over 1000 staff and5000 students, SCEA is united in its mission:

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"We value and empower every student to become all Godcreated them to be."

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📌 Relief Education Assistant, 2026 (New South Wales)
🏢 Swan Christian Education Association
📍 New South Wales