Position Details

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

Selection Criteria

Your responsibilities as an Education Support Assistant are:

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

Qualifications Required

- Certificate 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.

📌 Education Support Assistant (Education Support Assistant) (Melbourne)
🏢 Catholic Education Western Australia
📍 Melbourne