Education Assistant

St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School - BUTLER School Principal : Mr Jason Baker School Address : PO Box 350 Quinns Rocks WA 6030 Phone Number : ********* Fax Number : ********* Email Address : *******************************.
Web Site : *****************************.
Type : Full-Time Term : Ongoing Position Details The school invites suitable applicants to apply for a full time, Education Assistant position, commencing January 1, 2026.
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School is a vibrant learning environment, catering for students from a multicultural setting in a co-educational environment from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6.
With approximately 470 children, our school is seeking an inspiring Education Assistant to join our community, someone who fosters a love of learning, enhancing student engagement and improving outcomes for all students.
The school is a family-focused community where each individual is valued and respected in a safe and caring environment.
Our values of Honesty, Respect and Responsbility ensure we focus on the development of the total person in light of our patron Saint, St Francis of Assisi.
We aim to promote improvement through building capacity, strategic planning and evidence-based decision making.
Our staff are highly qualified and committed to the pursuit of knowledge for themselves and for their students.
The school enjoys a close relationship with St Andrew's Parish, Clarkson, and a dedicated parent body maintains the strong community feel.
St Francis of Assisi places an emphasis on building relationships, whilst delivering excellence in teaching and learning.Selection Criteria Be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic Education and demonstrate effective witness to faith.
Show a genuine enthusiasm for early childhood education and the ability to work collaboratively with a team of dedicated educators to deliver high-quality, developmentally appropriate learning experiences Ability to establish and maintain respectful, positive relationships with students, staff, and families, fostering a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment Experience in supporting students with diverse needs, including behavioural, social, and emotional challenges Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, interpersonal and organisational skills.
Willingness to actively participate in school initiatives and events, and a commitment to ongoing professional learning and development.
Qualifications Required Certificate III Education Assistant or above.
Accreditation to Work in a Catholic School or willingness to work towards this.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Cover Letter (1 Page) CV (2 pages) Applicants are to submit a cover letter and a CV, including the names and contact details of a minimum of three referees, including the current employer and Parish Priest, if applicable.
Please submit applications via email in PDF format to ******************************* with the subject heading of Education Assistant Application, no later than 4 pm on Thursday 11 September 2025.
Interviews will be held on Monday 15 September 2025 All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.
Catholic Education Western Australia also encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position.
To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.In applying for this position you will be providing personal information to the School.
This information will be used in order to assess your application for employment.
A current National Police History Check as issued by the Department of Education Western Australia must also be included.
The appropriate Criminal History Record Check form is available from the Department of Education website.
On appointment successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check.
Application forms are available at certain Australia Post Outlets throughout the State.
A list of participating Australia Post outlets can be found on the Australia Post website.
An application for a WWC must be made in person.Listed : 1st September, 2025 Applications Close : 11th September, 2025 Vacancy Number : 32386