Education Assistant

Overview

This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) Education Assistant – Mainstream position commencing Term 4, 2025. The role is located at Lakelands Primary School, an Independent Public School in Lakelands, north of Mandurah. The school caters for students from Kindergarten to Year Six and currently has 670 students.

Find out more about the school by visiting Lakelands Primary School or Schools Online.

The Role

As an Education Assistant – Mainstream, the successful applicant should have the ability to assist the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs across a variety of year levels and work with individual students or small groups, including students at educational risk.

The successful applicant will assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment by maintaining equipment, materials and resources for use in classes, displays and demonstrations, and assist with clean and safe storage of items after classes and activities. The applicant should be resilient and possess a high care for students with the belief that all students can progress when they are supported appropriately. The Education Assistant – Mainstream should build and maintain successful relationships with students and other stakeholders and work as part of a team.

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 work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
• Step 2: Attach your documents. Your application should include:
  • A CV of up to two pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
  • A four-page statement addressing the following 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 well-being 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.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS989616

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 5 September 2025

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Education Administration Programs

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