Secondary Education Assistant

About the role

The King's College is seeking a passionate and dedicated Secondary Education Assistant to join its Secondary School team. You will work closely with teachers to support students in engaging confidently in their learning, developing positive relationships and reaching their full potential, within a caring, inclusive and Christ-centred learning environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support students with diverse learning, wellbeing, social-emotional, sensory and behavioural needs across educational settings.
• Work with teachers and the Responsive Education team to implement reasonable adjustments and individualised support strategies.
• Help students access the curriculum, engage in learning, develop independence and take part in school life.
• Support targeted intervention programs and approved alternative learning environments.
• Monitor student progress, engagement and wellbeing, keeping accurate records and contributing to support planning.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment and build positive relationships with students, staff and families while keeping confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Uphold child safety, safeguarding and wellbeing requirements and follow relevant policies and procedures.

Required profile

• Certificate III or IV in School-based Education Support.
• Demonstrated experience supporting students in a school or educational setting.
• Experience working with teachers and support staff to implement learning and wellbeing strategies; experience with students with additional learning needs, social-emotional needs or learning adjustments is highly regarded.
• Experience in Christian education is highly desirable.
• Valid National Police Certificate, current Working with Children Check and Australian work rights.

Required skills

• Strong communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues and families.
• Organisation, adaptability and calm response to diverse student needs.

What we offer

• A friendly, collaborative culture with a supportive team.
• Flexible and sustainable working arrangements.
• A wellbeing program supporting physical, emotional and mental health.
• Paid professional development opportunities.
• Salary packaging options (conditions apply).

To apply, submit an employment application with a CV including two referees (one from your current line manager and one personal referee from your Pastor/Minister), a cover letter addressing the position requirements, and evidence of TRBWA registration, Working with Children Check, National Police Clearance and Australian work rights. The college may close the vacancy early if there are enough applications, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.