▷ Urgent: Education Assistant

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 1/2, $32.75 - $37.05 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2025)

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

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

Bannister Creek Primary School, 14km southeast of Perth, caters for approximately 615 children from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our near new state of the art school with 21 classrooms, 5 early childhood classrooms, a contemporary library resource centre, art and science specialist rooms, music room and a fully enclosed sports undercover area.

The school has a very strong focus on numeracy, literacy and science with whole school programs that offer contemporary learning opportunities for all students.

As a Mainstream Education Assistant, you should assist in the delivery of planned education programs, under teacher direction. Suitable applicants will ideally 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 able to use your initiative to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment, while working collaboratively in a team environment.

Suitable applicants should be friendly, proactive, and confident in liaising with staff and families to provide the best support possible for students. As a valued member of our dedicated staff, you will ideally be committed to building positive relationships and getting to know your students and how they learn best.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

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.

- 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

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 (2) work related referees , preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Your application should include:

- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A 3 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/SS1000471

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 7 November 2025

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