Education Assistant – Early Childhood

Providence Christian College is a co-educational, non-denominational K-12 College with over 1100 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 positions:

Part-Time: Education Assistant (1-2 days per week)

Start date: 1 January 2026

We are looking for an outstanding and passionate Education Assistant to work in an Early Childhood classroom for one day or two days per week (Thursdays and Fridays):

Key Responsibilities:

• competently and capably assist young students within the classroom and outdoor Early Learning environment to meet their learning goals
• collaborate with teachers and other education assistants to provide an excellent education for all students
• 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
• establish rapport and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents and other staff

The successful applicant must have:

• an active Christian faith
• a Cert 3 or 4 Education Support Qualification or equivalent
• 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 you are prepared to model, uphold and support the Ethos and Core Values of the College
• 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 prepared to go the extra mile to ensure that your students are always well provided for
• 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 Principals 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.
• You hold a current Police Clearance (issued in the last 3 months)

Excited by the possibilities? Fill out an application 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 Monday, 24 November 2025.

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