Education Assistant

Overview

Education Assistant - Mainstream role at Department of Education, Western Australia located at Alkimos Beach Primary School in Alkimos. We are seeking to establish a pool of friendly and energetic Mainstream Education Assistants (EA) for permanent and fixed-term, full-time and part-time vacancies that may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Under teacher direction, the EA Mainstream would assist the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs, including operation of computers and implementation of individual or small group programs. Part of the role includes providing administrative support and resource management by maintaining and updating inventory lists and reporting these to the teacher.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of planned education programs under teacher direction, including operation of computers and implementation of individual or small group programs.
  
• Provide administrative support and resource management by maintaining and updating inventory lists and reporting to the teacher.
  

Ideal candidates

Suitable applicants will ideally have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to connect with students, staff and the wider community. As EAs, you will ideally be passionate and committed to ensuring the general health and wellbeing of students is maintained.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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, 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 and training

• 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.
  
• 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 Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

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2. Step 1: Select Apply for Job. Complete the online application form, including details of two work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
   
3. Step 2: Attach your documents. Your application should include:
   

• A CV of up to three pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
  
• A three-page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF.
  
  • Demonstrated sound oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals.
    
  • Demonstrated sound interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
    
  • Demonstrated sound organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective educational programs to students.
    
  • Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students.
    
  
  

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.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 12 September 2025.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Education Administration Programs

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