Education Assistants

Northshore Christian Grammar School (NCGS), a growing K–12 school located in the coastal suburb of Alkimos, is part of the Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA). With over 900 students and a strong reputation for community and staff satisfaction, NCGS is a vibrant learning environment grounded in Christian mission and purpose.

We are seeking dedicated and supportive Education Assistants to join our growing team in part-time (0.8 FTE), permanent positions. These roles commence on the 1st January 2027 with the possibility of a full-time role for Term 4 2026.

In this role, the successful candidates will support warm, nurturing learning environments where every child feels known, valued and inspired to grow. Working collaboratively with teachers, you will support engaging, play-based and inquiry-driven learning experiences that honour each child’s unique developmental stage while helping to build strong foundations in literacy, numeracy and critical thinking.

Above all, the successful applicants will bring a genuine love for working with young children and a deep commitment to supporting and shaping young hearts and minds during one of the most significant seasons of a child’s life.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Help teachers in Primary, Secondary or Early Years Classrooms.
• Support teachers by assisting students and preparing classroom materials.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to teaching staff.
• Teach, guide, and supervise small groups of students as required.
• Maintain resources to National Quality Standards and support hearing-impaired students.

Selection Criteria:

Essential:
(Address each within your cover letter)

• Demonstrate your personal commitment to Jesus and how this directs your daily life and worldview.
• Outline your experience working and collaborating with a team in an ‘Educational Setting’.
• To be committed to the establishment and maintenance of quality relationships with students, staff, parents and the wider community.
• And either: Knowledge of the National Quality standards (for EY and Primary applicants) and how they play out for schools, or Knowledge of the Australian Curriculum as it applies to secondary education (Secondary applicants).
• Holds, or is willing to obtain, a Working with Children Check and Department of Education Criminal History Clearance.

Desirable:
(Include where appropriate in your response)

• AUSLAN and or KEY sign trained.
• Previous experience working in a school.
• First Aid Certificate.

What We Offer:

• A purpose-filled support role in a vibrant, faith-aligned school community.
• Competitive salary packaging, professional development, and staff support structures.
• A collaborative, prayerful and supportive Christian work culture.

How to Apply:

If you’re a committed aide seeking to make a meaningful contribution as an Education Assistant, we invite you to apply online via the SCEA website: Working with Us

We invite you to read the attached information pack that includes the job description with a full list of duties and selection criteria to address. Online applications should be submitted by the 22nd June 2026, however shortlisting will begin immediately, and SCEA reserves the right to close this advert before this date.

Applications must include:

• A covering letter addressing all the Essential Criteria and a brief statement outlining the competencies you would bring to the role and your reason for applying.
• A current resume/CV
• Copies of qualifications
• Copies of current Working with Children Card, and Department of Education Criminal History Clearance, or willingness to apply for one.

Only online applications that provide the above requirements will be considered.

For confidential enquiries, please contact Stuart Chisholm on 1300 388 905 or email principal@northshore.wa.edu.au

About SCEA

Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA) is a not-for-profit network of seven schools across Perth. With over 900 staff and 5000 students, SCEA is united in its mission:

“We value and empower every student to become all God created them to be.”