Sacred Heart College is a Catholic, co-educational College for students in Years 7–12, situated on the beautiful coast of Sorrento, Western Australia. The College has built an outstanding reputation for excellence across our Four Pillars: Spiritual, Academic, Cultural, and Sport.

We take great pride in the quality of our pastoral care and in educating students through our motto, “Always Striving Upwards.” Our goal is to ensure that every student is known, valued, and supported. The Four Pillars provide a framework for students to discover and develop their interests and talents, empowering them to become the best version of themselves.

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Education Support Assistant to join our committed and supportive Education Support Team. This is a full-time, ongoing position commencing in Term 1, 2027.

About the role: Reporting to the Head of Learning Area – Inclusion, the successful applicant will support and promote the College’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. You will assist in providing meaningful learning opportunities and interventions that enhance the participation and outcomes of students with disabilities and/or specific learning needs. Working alongside classroom teachers, you will support the delivery, monitoring, and supervision of inclusive learning experiences across the College.

Your responsibilities include:

Student support

- Support all students’ learning activities.
- Encourage the development of all students’ self-esteem and independence.
- Facilitate positive interactions among all students.
- Motivate students and encourage student participation.

Support for the teacher





- Provide feedback on student progress to assist teaching staff in maintaining best practice reporting.
- Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans as developed by teaching staff. Assist the teacher in the preparation of material for classes, set up and pack down of materials required.

Support for the Education Support Centre

- A commitment to model diversity and inclusivity as all times across the College.
- When requested, attend Professional Development to remain up-to-date with contemporary pedagogy.
- A willingness to be involved in other duties as directed by the Head of Inclusion.

What we are seeking:

- Very strong team focus - proactively uses initiative to step in and support team members and students.
- Wholeheartedly models, always promotes and represent ‘Inclusivity” in classes and in all College activities.
- Highly logical and organised team member with the ability to manage regular changes in individual priorities.
- Demonstrates the ability to be adaptable and adaptable in the learning environment as required under teacher direction.
- Excellent relationship building skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with staff, students, parents and others.




- Ability to promote a dynamic learning environment supporting innovative pedagogy.

Essential:

- Cert III in Education Support

Desirable:

- Certificate IV
- Bronze Medallion or STAR
- ASDAN Day 1 PL and experience documenting evidence for ASDAN
- Extensive experience and training in working with learning difficulties and or disability will be highly regarded.

Be part of something excellent:To apply for this exciting opportunity please visit our website. For full details regarding the role description and application form; please click on the following link:http://www.sacredheart.wa.edu.au/community/employment Applications close: 4pm Friday, 16 October 2026. Please provide a covering letter (2 pages maximum) and a CV highlighting your suitability for this position. Please address all applications to the Principal, Leo Di Gregorio.

Email: [email protected] The way we give back to our people:Sacred Heart College gives back generously to our employees with offers on many benefits such as our own wellness program, corporate healthcare rates, onsite weights and fitness studio and a very active social club.

Sacred Heart College prides itself of living the motto of ‘Always Striving Upwards’ our three key values of Courage, Compassion and Respect encompass what it means to be part of the Sacred Heart community.

The successful applicant must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education. The successful applicant will need to provide evidence of a current Working with Children Check a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History check.

📌 Education Support Assistant (Sorrento)
🏢 Sacred Heart College
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