We are seeking to establish a pool of Lead Education Assistants for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the **** school year and up to the end of Term 3, ****. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Ocean Reef Senior High School (SHS) is committed to ensuring each student is engaged in a pathway to success; empowered to reach their full potential as a lifelong learner and valued contributor to society. We foster the knowledge, capabilities, attributes and values that provide a foundation for successful learning and life within and beyond school. We value organisation, respect, care and achievement in shaping a positive culture of individual and collective growth.
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The Role
The role of the Education Assistant - Lead is to lead, mentor, coach, and model valuable practices for other Education Assistants. You will be an important and valued leader, you will assist in supporting the team in leading, growing and managing the Education Assistant workforce. The successful applicant should operate collaboratively with all staff and be able to build and maintain effective team-based relationships. We value individuals who are highly professional, organised and display excellent communication skills, in line with the Department of Education's Code of Conduct, drawing on these attributes when working with staff and the school community.
The Education Assistant - Lead contributes to the design and implementation of documented plans and provide solutions and support to education assistants and teachers, which promote positive student behaviour and improved educational outcomes in the classroom.



It is highly desirable for applicants to have experience in working with students with a range of learning needs and disabilities including complex communication needs, complex medical needs and challenging behaviours. At Ocean Reef SHS, Lead Education Assistant (EA) roles are established across several key portfolios, including our COVE PBS program, intervention, operations, and specialist learning programs. These roles provide an important layer of leadership, coordination and support within each portfolio, helping to strengthen consistency, collaboration and the effective delivery of programs and services.
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 Kristy-Anne Moore, Manager Corporate Services on ************** or
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 ********* 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).
Applications close:
4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 16 September ****
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📌 Education Assistant - Lead (Perth)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Perth