We are seeking to establish a pool of Lead Education Assistants for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Students at Leeming Senior High School Education Support Centre (SHS ESC) come from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds - a feature which serves to enrich the learning environment. Leeming SHS ESC has a warm welcoming and connected community with strong pastoral care programs that help students cope better with the challenges that arise for young people. The well-established community partnerships give opportunities for real-life learning and engage students in relevant and meaningful experiences. The supportive school community is strengthened by the collaborative partnerships between staff, parents, local school and community organisations.

The positive and inclusive environment we create ensures that all members of our school community feel welcomed, safe, respected and valued. At Leeming SHS ESC, we provide specialised educational programs to meet the diverse needs of our students who are aged from 12 to 18 years. We are located just 17 kilometres south of Perth close to the Kwinana Freeway.

Find out more about our school by visiting leemingesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

The Lead Education Assistant would provide leadership, coordination, mentoring and professional support to Education Assistants to promote high-quality, consistent and inclusive practices across the school. As an important and valued leader, you would assist in supporting the Leadership Team in leading, growing and managing the Education Assistant workforce.

Suitable applicants should work collaboratively with school leadership, student services team, teachers, allied health professionals, external agencies and families to support positive student outcomes and ensure students are provided with appropriate opportunities to access learning, communicate effectively, develop independence and participate meaningfully in the school community.

Suitable applicants would hold a key role in supporting the implementation of the school's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) by assisting Education Assistants to deliver targeted and responsive support aligned with student needs.

It would be highly regarded for applicants to have experience in working with students with a range of learning needs and disabilities including complex communication needs, complex medical needs and challenging behaviours.

Strong knowledge and experience in disability, complex communication and/ or complex behaviour is important.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Keran Davies, Principal, on (08) 9237 6870 or emailing Keran.Davies1@education.wa.edu.au.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A three (3) page statement addressing selection criteria one and two as outlined in the attached JDF
  • 1. Demonstrated considerable knowledge and understanding of the delivery of education programs and/or behaviour management plans; and ability to identify problems and assist teachers and other Education Assistants in the development of strategies and solutions.
  • 2. Demonstrated well developed oral communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, mentor, coach, induct and train other Education Assistants and professional teams, including providing advice and evaluating education programs.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1063370

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 25 September 2026