St Stephen's School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Classroom Learning Assistant (0.8 FTE) to join our Primary School team at our Carramar Campus in Term 1, 2027.

The Role

As a Classroom Learning Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the School's vision of helping children learn, grow, and thrive. Working collaboratively with the Deputy of Primary, classroom teachers, and other members of the Primary team, you will assist in creating engaging and inclusive learning experiences for students.

You will provide support in classroom, small group, and one-on-one settings, helping students to develop their confidence, independence, and academic skills while contributing to a positive and nurturing learning environment.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners and supporting their educational journey.

The School has the right to interview candidates from this pool, should any other Learning Assistant positions become available.

THE ROLE A Learning Enrichment Assistant is specifically employed to support the goals outlined in students’ documented or adjustment plans.

Under the guidance of the Head of Learning Enrichment, the Learning Enrichment Assistant will work with students with diverse needs to develop their ability to access curriculum and assessments, follow classroom routines, increase independence, improve their organisational skills and develop social skills relevant to the School workplace.

available on our website at https://www.ststephens.wa.edu.au/our-school/who-we-are/employment/

HOW TO APPLY

Your application MUST include all 3 sections:





- Covering Letter addressed to Donella Beare, Principal, St Stephen's School

- Curriculum Vitae - limited to 5 pages

- Statement addressing the Selection Criteria, limited to 5 pages (combine your Covering letter and Statement into one document)

Selection Criteria

Education / Training

- Appropriate qualifications with a minimum requirement of a Certificate 3 in Education support.

- The Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004 applies for anyone working in child related employment

- National Police Clearance.

- Experience in assisting children with learning in a school context.

- Ability to assist teachers in implementing educational programs, including special education and any allied health (occupational, physiotherapy and/or speech) programs.

- Ability to assist with general health and well-being of students.

- Knowledge of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.

- Knowledge and experience in working with students with Special Needs will be an advantage.

Personal Attributes and Values

- An ability to foster positive relationships with students, with a commitment to their personal growth, education and care.

- An ability to make sound judgments and to use initiative in appropriate ways.





- Flexibility to adapt to situations which occur within a classroom.

- Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with students with special needs, parents and teaching professionals on the provision of educational programs,

- An ability to work as a productive team member.

- Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team in the evaluation of educational programs, including special education and therapy programs where these have been implemented.

- Good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs to students and subsequent feedback to teaching professionals.

- Experience in, and a preparedness to, contribute to the School's camping and extra-curricular programs.

- Willingness to positively and actively contribute to the Christian culture of the School

CLOSING DATE:

Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 9am. Only candidates with a valid Australian working visa will be considered.

Please note:

St Stephen's School is fully committed to the protection of children. Successful applicants must satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School's child protection policies and Staff Code of Conduct.

You will need to be committed to providing a safe environment for and the protection of children and young people.

We occasionally amend or withdraw St Stephen's School jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

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