Education Assistants – Inclusive Education (Primary)

Multiple Positions Available

Founded in 1983, Swan Christian College is a co-educational Christian school in Swan Valley, educating around 1,800 students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Part of the Swan Christian Education Association, the College focuses on developing character and academic excellence with Christ-centred education that nurtures the whole child.

Swan Christian College is seeking many dedicated and compassionate Education Assistants with a focus on Inclusive Education to join our Primary school team. There are multiple full-time and part-time opportunities available, including both permanent and fixed-term appointments.

These are not just roles, they’re a sacred opportunity to support students with diverse learning needs in achieving their academic, social, and emotional goals.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Support students with additional learning or behavioural needs in both classroom and small group settings.
• Assist teachers in delivering learning programs and adapting materials to meet individual student needs.
• Build positive relationships that encourage student engagement, confidence, and inclusion in classroom and co-curricular activities.
• Help with general classroom duties, including resource preparation and student supervision when required.
• Work collaboratively with the Inclusive Education team to support each student’s learning journey.
• Follow College policies and undertake additional duties as directed by the Line Manager.

Essential Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrates a personal commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and is an active member of a Christian Church, living in accordance with the Association’s Statement of Faith and Educational Objectives.
• Strong relationship-building skills, fostering positive relationships between families, the College and SCEA Central Office.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, organisational, and prioritisation skills.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and initiative, with the ability to take direction.
• Holds a current Working with Children Check and valid Department of Education Criminal History check, or willingness to apply for these.

Desirable Selection Criteria:
(Include where appropriate in your response)

• Ability to foster creativity in students.
• Strong literacy and numeracy knowledge.
• Recent professional development relating to student support.
• A motivator and team builder.
• To be competent in the use of computers.

What We Offer:

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

How to Apply:

If you’re 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 a full list of duties and selection criteria to address. Online applications should be submitted by the 20th November 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 Check, or willingness to apply for one.

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

For confidential enquiries, please contact Valary Marwanga on (08) 9374 8300 or email valary.marwanga@swan.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.”