Teacher - Learning Support Coordinator

Join to apply for the Teacher - Learning Support Coordinator role at Department of Education, Western Australia This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible permanency. Role The successful applicant should be able to effectively: Support teaching and Education Assistant (EA) staff to implement evidence-based practice through professional learning, coaching and regular communication. Support teachers to effectively utilise School of Educational Needs (SEN) planning and reporting. Collaborate with the school psychologist, school nurse, speech therapist, Students Services Program Coordinators and chaplains to support students with additional needs. Oversee intervention programs (Zones of Regulation, Protective Behaviours) and engage with external agencies. Continue to maintain and improve administrative and operational systems to meet all students’ needs. Oversee the creation and maintenance of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Learning Plans, conduct parent meetings as required and ensure updated plans are communicated with relevant staff. Coordinate support through School of Special Educational Needs:Disability (SSEN:D) for referred students. Work with the transition coordinator for identified incoming students with additional needs. Identify needs for physical and human resources to support SEN. Coordinate education assistants as required. Liaise with leadership team to ensure equitable access to assessments such as National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN), Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) and Australian Tertiary Admission Ranking (ATAR). Collaborate with the Lead EA in the application for and review of the school's Disability Resourcing applications. The successful applicant would join a professional and supportive team and should uphold the school’s high standards of practice, engage in ongoing learning, and contribute meaningfully to whole-school improvement efforts. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to have difficult conversations with staff, students and parents are highly desirable traits for the Learning Support Coordinator. The successful applicant should have extensive knowledge of best practice teaching and learning strategies for students with additional needs, both diagnosed and imputed. Professional Benefits Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Want to know more? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Leonie Squire, Deputy Principal, on or by emailing 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. Eligibility hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration. be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. apply for a WA 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. Application Instructions This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. Please note: All applications must use the CV template attached to this advertisement. Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted or considered by the panel. Step 1: Download the CV template attached to the job advertisement. Step 2: Complete the CV template with your teaching history, qualifications, recent and relevant professional development and training, and provide two character‑limited written responses (approx. 400 words each) addressing two AITSL domains: Professional Knowledge Professional Engagement Step 3: Submit your application online: Click ‘Apply for Job’ Complete the online application, including details of two professional referees, one must be your current or most recent line manager Upload your completed CV template only. It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application. For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached. Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 26 November 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr