Education Assistant

Overview

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.

We are located at Sheoak Grove Primary School in Baldivis, within the Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region. The school welcomes children from Kindergarten to Year 6 and is committed to providing all students with the best educational opportunities in a nurturing environment.

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 highly regarded that suitable applicants will maintain our safe, transparent, collaborative, and caring culture, upholding our 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.

Eligibility 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.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion plans are available for more details. 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.

Qualifications and Selection Criteria

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Essential skills include:

- 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.

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

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 contact 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

Location Baldivis • Unit/Division Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region • Branch Sheoak Grove Primary School

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