Students with Disability Education Assistant

Full-time, fixed term (1.0 FTE) | 1 January – 31 December 2027 | St Marcellin Catholic College, Madora Bay WA

About the role A Students with Disability Education Assistant at St Marcellin Catholic College will undertake to build community as a priority. They should personally demonstrate the motto of Strong Minds and Gentle Hearts, and are encouraged to actively participate in professional growth opportunities where possible.

It is key that they are able to foster high-quality relationships with students to ensure that each student is treated with dignity and feels a sense of belonging. This position requires an individual to possess compassion, humility, patience, agility and excellent communication skills.

Pastorally, Education Assistants should be aligned with a vision of restorative practice across the College, where correction is just, kind and forgiving.

About you

- A genuine commitment to living and promoting the Catholic ethos of St Marcellin Catholic College and its Marist Vision and Values
- Experience as a Students with Disability Education Assistant
- The ability to be patient, tolerant, reliable and flexible in the classroom and workplace
- A demonstrated ability to empathise with and understand young children
- A proven ability to work collaboratively with others, build trust and display integrity
- A warm, welcoming disposition with a strong sense of confidentiality
- Sound written and verbal communication skills
- A Senior First Aid Certificate, or a willingness to complete one
- A current Working with Children Check and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (not more than 90 days old)
- Attainment of a Certificate IV in School Based Education Support

Key responsibilities

- Demonstrate a personal commitment to the College Vision and Values underpinning the delivery of a Catholic education to students in our College community.
- Actively work to promote the charism of Saint Marcellin Champagnat and the mission and life of the Catholic Church within the College.
- Uphold the value and dignity of each person in relationships with staff, parents and students.
- Welcome our community warmly.



Demonstrate a capacity to build a community where belonging prevails.
- Hold an image of all of our students as competent, capable, creative, responsible, resourceful and resilient.
- Work closely with the Educator in the support of students in their care
- Help to ensure the organisation, management and maintenance of a safe and secure educational environment
- Support the maintenance and use of specialised equipment including mobility devices and supports, specialised seating, computers and digital technologies, augmentative and assistive communication resources etc
- Adapt and modify the classroom environment, materials and activities as required
- Assist with observing, charting and recording student activities, skills performance or specific behaviours
- Work 1:1 and in small-group settings with students with complex and diverse needs, including students who may experience significant difficulties with emotional regulation, communication and behaviour.
- Provide consistent, responsive and individualised support in accordance with student support behaviour and safety plans.
- Support students during periods of dysregulation, using proactive, trauma-aware and restorative approaches to maintain safety, dignity and connection.
- Respond calmly and appropriately to behaviours of concern, which may include verbal aggression, physical aggression, absconding or other behaviours that may present a risk of injury to the student, staff or peers.
- Demonstrate the capacity to maintain professional composure, follow established safety and escalation procedures, and seek additional assistance when required.
- Work collaboratively with educators, College leadership, families and relevant professionals to implement agreed strategies and promote student engagement, regulation, independence and inclusion.




- Participate in relevant training and professional learning to safely and effectively support students with complex needs.
- Implement and/or supervise hygiene and self-care programs, such as feeding, dressing, drinking, catheterisations and toileting including the cleaning of students
- Assist students with administering medication, dressing, bathing, toileting, lifting where necessary
- Assist with the care, monitoring and supervision of students’ outdoor activities, including before school, recess and lunch time periods
- Assist the educator with the general care and wellbeing of students, including attending to students with minor illnesses e.g. colds and the administration of minor first aid.
- Assist in implementation of the College’s Behaviour Support Procedure and Class Charter
- Fulfil supervision duties as required by the duty roster
- Attend meetings and professional learning as necessary
- Other duties as requested by the Principal.

About us St Marcellin Catholic College is a K–12 community located in the beautiful coastal town of Madora Bay, Western Australia. Educating in the Marist tradition, the College is inspired by St Marcellin Champagnat, who sought to make Jesus known and loved by all. The College's vision is to develop young people with Strong Minds and Gentle Hearts: people of hope who demonstrate compassion and humility through their actions.

As a Christ-centred Marist community, the College strives to model and share the Gospel values with young people, and has community at its heart. Child safety and protection is a fundamental responsibility for everyone in the College.

How to apply

Visit our website at stmarcellin.wa.edu.au/our-community/employment/ to download the full applicant package.

Please submit

- A covering letter referencing the essential criteria, addressed to the Principal, Mrs Anita Da Silva
- A current resume stating relevant experience and including any accreditation certificates, certificate transcripts and the contact details of confidential referees
- A current copy of your WWC card
- Email applications to [email protected]
- Applications close Monday, 2 November 2026 at 10.00am.

📌 Student with Disability Education Assistant (Madora Bay)
🏢 St Marcellin Catholic College
📍 Madora Bay