Education Assistant (Junior School)

Mother Teresa Catholic College - BALDIVIS

School Principal : Mr Jay Sutton School Address : PO Box 4200 Baldivis WA 6171 Phone Number : 9591 7100 Fax Number : 9591 7105 Email Address : admin@motherteresa.wa.edu.au. Web Site : www.motherteresa.wa.edu.au.

Type : Full-Time Term : Ongoing

Position Details

Education Assistant (Junior School)

The Education Assistant’s primary role is to support students to access the curriculum in mainstream classes at Mother Teresa Catholic College.

In assisting teachers in delivering planned education programs, Education Assistants contribute to a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and well-being of students.
• Demonstrated ability to assist teachers in implementing education programs.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to liaise with students, teachers, parents and support staff on the provision of educational programs.
• Ability and willingness to form and maintain professional and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, communicating with students, staff and visitors in a positive and professional manner.
• Be an active team member, promoting and contributing to staff collegiality and unity.
• Ability to use initiative and work independently, as well as high level of collaboration skills for a team environment.
• Demonstrate discretion when dealing with confidential and/or sensitive issues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective educational programs to students.
• Ability to work within and foster an inclusive school environment, following the College’s inclusive philosophy.
• Excellent information technology skills.
• To be energetic and flexible.
• Carry out responsibilities and activities in accordance with College’s mission, values and standards of behaviour as set down by the school and as amended from time to time.
  
  

Qualifications Required

• Certificate III or higher in Education Support.
• Eligibility to obtain a current National Police History Check and Working with Children Check.
• Eligibility to work in Australia.
  
  

For further information please visit the College website.

Closing Date for Applications: 20 April 2026 at 4.00pm

All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. Catholic Education Western Australia also encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

In applying for this position you will be providing personal information to the School. This information will be used in order to assess your application for employment.

A current National Police History Check as issued by the Department of Education Western Australia must also be included. The appropriate Criminal History Record Check form is available from the Department of Education website.

On appointment successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check. Application forms are available at certain Australia Post Outlets throughout the State. A list of participating Australia Post outlets can be found on the Australia Post website. An application for a WWC must be made in person.

Listed : 25th March , 2026 Applications Close : 20th April , 2026 Vacancy Number : 33548