EDUCATION SUPPORT ASSISTANT – FULL TIME - ONGOING CONTRACT · Position commences – Term Three – Monday 20 July 2026 · Year 7 – 10 support work – great students, wonderful school. An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic, suitably qualified and experienced Education Assistant to join St George’s Anglican Grammar School in the heart of the Perth CBD from the start of Term Three 2026 . Our Education Assistants provide personalised guidance, support, and care to St George’s Anglican Grammar School students both individually and in small groups. They work both inside and outside of the classroom and assist our students to overcome a range of academic and physical life challenges to help support them achieve a successful journey through school. Our Education Assistants seek to maximise the learning outcomes and opportunities for a diverse array of students who have been identified as needing adjustments and/or interventions to their learning program by the Head of Inclusive Education. You will be expected to support the classroom teachers, across our two campuses, to establish an effective learning environment for all students and provide adjustments to learning materials where needed. You will be the lead educator for our LEAP programme which works with students in a small group setting to improve their numeracy and literacy skills through the MacqLit Programme. Experience and training in the delivery of MacqLit would be regarded as highly desirable, although training would also be provided for our preferred candidate. You will accompany classes off site to a range of sporting venues, art galleries, museums and at our weekly chapel services at St George’s Cathedral. You will also support students who have a variety of physical needs which need to be met by our Education Assistants. The successful applicant should ideally hold a Certificate III or Certificate IV in Education Support / Disability Support or be actively working towards completing these. Above all we are looking for someone who has the willingness to engage, connect, empathise and care for our students and who will commit to joining our Inclusive Education Team for the foreseeable future as the relationships one builds with these students is crucial to their ongoing development and growth. Key Selection Criteria: Qualifications, Skills and Experience Certificate IV or Certificate III in Education Support / Disability Support or equivalent or a willingness to commence studying towards achieving this immediately. Training and experience in MacqLit. A demonstrated ability to address students’ varying intellectual, emotional, and physical abilities and needs across a senior years setting. Demonstrated experience in working with high school students. Excellent ICT and administrative skills. High levels of literacy and numeracy skills. Current Senior First Aid Certificate, National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check. A commitment to pursuing a long career in Education Support at St George’s Anglican Grammar School Key Selection Criteria: Personal Qualities Warm, caring, empathetic and compassionate disposition. Positive work ethic with a ‘can do’ attitude. Great sense of humour and fun. Willingness to support our students to find success in their learning. Empathy and resilience in abundance. A keen sense of professionalism. Strong rapport and a deep care and understanding of students with a variety of different emotional, learning and physical needs. Ability to collaborate and work effectively as a member of a close-knit Inclusive Education Team. Able to maintain confidentiality. Previous experience within a secondary school context would be desirable, however, newly qualified Educational Support Assistants or those mid-way through their Education Support Assistant qualification are also encouraged to apply. Training and support can be offered through the Inclusive Education Department within the school as well as through AngliSchools. Please visit the employment section of the School’s website to view the detailed Job Description prior to applying. All applications are to be submitted to our Principal, Mrs Tina Campbell directly c/o Ms Karen van Rooyen on stgeorges.wa.edu.au. All documents are to be submitted as a singular PDF and directly to the school. Each applicant must provide the following to be considered for this important Education Support role A one-page cover letter outlining their interest in the role and their relevant experiences working with children within a secondary school context. A detailed CV, including the contact details of three professional referees with whom they have worked; one of these would be expected to be their current or most recent line manager. Certified copies of any relevant qualifications linked to being an Education Support Assistant. The closing date for all applications is 0800 on Monday 06 July. The position commences on Monday 20 July 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter Please note that St George’s Anglican Grammar School reserves the right to appoint this position prior to the closing date for applications or by invitation and so early application is encouraged. St George’s Anglican Grammar School is a child safe school and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. All potential employees will be required to comply with the School’s Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. Applicants will be required to hold a current WWCC and undergo police and background checks in accordance with this policy. All applicants appointed to positions at St George’s Anglican Grammar School are required to be supportive of the Anglican Ethos and Values of the School. There is no capacity for sponsorship with this position and hence all applicants need to possess full working rights for Australia for an ongoing position. STGEORGES.WA.EDU.AU
