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| | Geraldton Flexible School - GERALDTON |
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School Principal : Ms Lyn English |
| | School Address : PO Box 2067 Geraldton WA 6531
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| | Phone Number : 9965 2264 |
| | Fax Number : 9965 2316 |
| | Email Address :
geraldton@youthplus.edu.au.
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| | Web Site :
www.ereflc.org.au.
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Type : Full-Time |
| | Term : Ongoing |
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Position Details
Education Assistant – Special Needs (2 positions available)
The Education Assistant – Special Needs (EA) reports to the Principal or to their delegation and has responsibility to support and maintain learning and social inclusion responses of the site. This includes but not limited to:
• Assist Teachers with the delivery of effective learning and teaching programs for young people in both middle and senior phases of secondary education.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of the Geraldton Flexi Learning School (GFLS) objectives and planning.
• Support teaching staff in the delivery of targeted, intensive literacy and numeracy programs.
• Work one-on-one and in small groups with Young People to support their learning.
• Contribute to the Individual Education Plan (IEP) by collecting and storing evidence (particularly for NCCD adjustments). Undertake administrative duties such as the preparation of resources for the YP as requested by the teacher.
• Contribute to educational and wellbeing support to the young people of the campus including engagement programs, camps and electives
• Support staff in providing resources for activities/programs for young people.
• Work collaboratively with all staff, to contribute to a safe, constructive and cohesive work environment.
• Operate within the context of ERAFSN Policies and Procedures.
• Support the Induction and transition program for new young people joining Flexi.
Selection Criteria
Essential:
• WA Working with Children Card – essential
• A current unrestricted driver’s licence and willingness to drive a bus
• Experience in supporting young people in literacy and numeracy programs.
• Ability to role model and provide a positive influence for all young people.
• Capacity to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships to work effectively and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team as a team member to achieve positive outcomes.
• Willingness to undertake professional development and to pursue continuous improvement.
• Organised and able to work independently to achieve the goals of the role.
• Capacity to work within timelines and to complete assigned tasks within set timeframe.
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a challenging and unpredictable environment.
• Proficiency in computing software (especially Microsoft Word, Outlook) and the ability to develop resources for Young People and as required by Teaching Team.
• Ability to be flexible and respond to current needs as they occur.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain organisational confidentiality.
Desirable:
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience with disenfranchised youth, in an education setting
• Knowledge of the causes of educational disengagement and barriers young people face.
Qualifications Required
• WA Working with Children Card – essential
• A current unrestricted driver’s licence and willingness to drive a bus
• Experience in supporting young people in literacy and numeracy programs.
For further information please visit the following link: https://erea-ext.applynow.net.au/jobs/GEREASN09
Suitable applicants will be interviewed as applications are received.
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All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. Catholic Education Western Australia also encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.
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| | In applying for this position you will be providing personal information to the School. This information will be used in order to assess your application for employment.
A current National Police History Check as issued by the Department of Education Western Australia must also be included. The appropriate Criminal History Record Check form is available from the Department of Education website. |
| | On appointment successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check. Application forms are available at certain Australia Post Outlets throughout the State. A list of participating Australia Post outlets can be found on the Australia Post website. An application for a WWC must be made in person. |
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Listed : 22nd December , 2025 |
| | Applications Close : 21st January , 2026 |
| | Vacancy Number : 33300 |
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