Education Assistant

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We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant - Mainstream for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Bicton Primary School (PS) is located in the established suburb of Bicton, 6km east of Fremantle, near the Swan River. The school was opened in 1904. As an independent school, we aim to provide an educational program of the highest standard. Our school promotes a respectful, nurturing and supportive environment and we strive to have our parents, teachers and community members actively involved in our school life. We all share the responsibility for achieving the school vision to nurture, inspire and achieve success.

The Role

As a Mainstream Education Assistant, you will ideally be passionate about working with students. You will assist in the delivery of planned education programs, under teacher direction. Suitable applicants should possess good written, oral and interpersonal communication skills to enable the implementation of individual or small group programs, as well as the ability to support the general health and well-being of students. You should be organised and be able to use your initiative to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment, while working collaboratively in a team environment.

Ideally, you will possess a broad range of skills and strategies to meet the diverse needs of our students. You will ideally have experience and the ability to communicate and build relationships with students, staff, parents and the wider school community. You should possess the knowledge, experience and ability to support student growth, both academically and socially, within the classroom setting.

Suitable applicants will ideally have a high level of interpersonal skills enabling you to work collaboratively with staff members to meet the needs of students. You should possess knowledge of effective strategies to support students in Early Childhood Education, combined with the knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standard (NQS).

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 Lisa Sinclair, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9205 5800 or emailing Lisa.sinclair2@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

1. Apply online in two easy steps:
2. 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.
3. 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
• A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria (1 and 3) as outlined in the attached JDF. The panel recommends using the STAR format (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to address the criteria.
• Demonstrated sound oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals.
• Demonstrated sound organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective educational programs to students.

The remaining selection criteria will be covered during any further assessment 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/SS993687

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 23 September 2025

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