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 Assistant - 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.

At Sheoak Grove Primary School, our students shine and grow in every aspect of their school lives in a supportive, connected community. Welcoming children in Kindergarten to Year 6, we are dedicated to providingall students with the best educational opportunities in a nurturing environment. We're located on Nyilla Approach in Baldivis, and since our opening in 2020 as an Independent Public School, we've had the exciting opportunity to build a new positive community in one of Perth's fastest growing areas.

Under teacher direction, an Education Assistant - Mainstream would assist the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs, including the operation of computers; and, under teacher direction, implement individual or small group programs. It is highlyregarded that suitable applicants will maintain our safe, transparent, collaborative, and caring culture, upholding our strong ethos and moral purpose as a school for all.

Suitable applicants will ideally have good sound, oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents, and teaching professionals. As an Education Assistant, you would assist the teacher with preparation and maintenance of the learning environment by maintaining equipment, materials, and resources for use in class. Excellent organisation and management skills are highly desirable to assist in the delivery of effective education programs to students.

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 Linda Fear, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9523 5400 or emailing linda.fear@education.wa.edu.au

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 four (4) 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/SS994081

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 13 October 2025

Position Title Education Assistant - Mainstream

Agency Department of Education

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

Location Baldivis

Unit/Division Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Branch Sheoak Grove Primary School

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

Position No. Pool Ref IPS/SS994081

Closing Date 2025-10-13 4:30 PM

Position Title Education Assistant - Mainstream

Branch Sheoak Grove Primary School

Location Baldivis

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

Position No. Pool Ref IPS/SS994081

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

Closing Date 2025-10-13 4:30 PM

Agency Department of Education

Description

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. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

At Sheoak Grove Primary School, our students shine and grow in every aspect of their school lives in a supportive, connected community. Welcoming children in Kindergarten to Year 6, we are dedicated to providingall students with the best educational opportunities in a nurturing environment. We're located on Nyilla Approach in Baldivis, and since our opening in 2020 as an Independent Public School, we've had the exciting opportunity to build a new positive community in one of Perth's fastest growing areas.

Find out more about our school by visiting Sheoak Grove Primary School or Schools Online

The Role

Under teacher direction, an Education Assistant - Mainstream would assist the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs, including the operation of computers; and, under teacher direction, implement individual or small group programs. It is highlyregarded that suitable applicants will maintain our safe, transparent, collaborative, and caring culture, upholding our strong ethos and moral purpose as a school for all.

Suitable applicants will ideally have good sound, oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents, and teaching professionals. As an Education Assistant, you would assist the teacher with preparation and maintenance of the learning environment by maintaining equipment, materials, and resources for use in class. Excellent organisation and management skills are highly desirable to assist in the delivery of effective education programs to students.

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 Linda Fear, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9523 5400 or emailing linda.fear@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holidays, please contact Linda Fear at linda.fear@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

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.

Step 2: Attach your documents

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 four (4) 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/SS994081

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 13 October 2025

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