Primary School Education Assistant – Inclusive Education (Part-Time)

Primary School Education Assistant – Inclusive Education (Part-Time)

PLEASE NOTE: All applications must be submitted via the College’s Applications Form (Link at the bottom of the page). Please do not click the SEEK Quick Apply button.  

Providence Christian College is a co-educational, non-denominational K-12 College with over 1150 students in beautiful Southern River. 

Providence Christian College has a friendly, professional team of staff who provide a supportive work environment and a positive and inspiring work culture. Our passion is helping each student to achieve their goals, using their God-given talents to the best of their ability through quality education and effective learning.

We believe that strong trust relationships between teachers and students form the foundations for outstanding teaching and learning.

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for the following Short-Term Contract position:

Part-Time: Education Assistant (Inclusive Education) – 0.60 EA FTE (42 hours per fortnight)

Short-Term Contract: 20 April 2026 – 31 December 2026

We are looking for an outstanding, experienced and passionate Inclusive Education Assistant to support children in small groups and individually, as part of our Inclusive Education Team:

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement IEP goals, communication tools, visual supports, and sensory strategies as needed
• Assist students during class, break times, and excursions.
• Collaborate with the classroom teachers and IE Team staff to support students.
• Attend professional development relevant to supporting students with disabilities.
• Work with students in small groups to enhance their learning and understanding of the curriculum
• Demonstrate high levels of competency, creativity, and initiative in lesson task preparation, tidying up and packing away, and record-keeping where appropriate.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and a commitment to Protective Behaviours/Child Protection education and care practices that ensure a child-safe learning environment.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral English communication skills
• Demonstrate proactivity, adaptability, punctuality  and reliability

The successful applicant must have:

• an active Christian faith.
• Certificate IV in Education Support.
• demonstrated experience working with students with additional needs (e.g. autism spectrum disorder, global developmental delay, medical complexities).
• an understanding of inclusive education and student dignity.
• ability to remain calm and proactive in high-pressure or escalated situations.
• a passion for supporting young students in an engaging and relevant way.
• the capacity to work harmoniously in a team.

If you can tick the following boxes, we would love to meet you to explore the possibilities:

• You are passionate about living out your Christian faith and are prepared to model, uphold, and support the College’s Ethos and Core Values.
• You have developed a variety of strategies to meet the needs of all the students that you support.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• You are deeply relational, friendly and open.
• You are committed to supporting College policies and procedures relating to Classroom and Behaviour Management

Additional Requirements:

• The successful applicant will be expected to complete the National Principles Child Safe Modules if not already completed.
• You must have the right to live and work in Australia (VEVO checks will be conducted to confirm your eligibility to work in Australia).
• You hold a current Working with Children Card.
• Can provide a current Police Clearance (no older than 3 months)

Excited by the possibilities? Fill out an application form today!

Applications must be submitted on the College Application Form, which can be accessed on our website or by clicking on the link below:

College Application Form

Applications close at 4.00 pm on Tuesday, 17 March 2026.

Providence Christian College will review applications as they come in, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to fill this position prior to the closing date.

Further information about the College can be accessed on the College website www.providence.wa.edu.au and the College Code of Conduct