We are seeking to establish a pool of Mainstream Education Assistants for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Clayton View Primary School (PS) was established in 2004 as a result of the amalgamation of Bellevue Primary School and Koongamia Primary School. Clayton View is an Independent Public Primary School set in the foot of the Perth Hills. Students are at the centre of every decision we make. Our school works in close partnership with the Swan Children and Family Centre located next to the school. Clayton View PS provides an extensive pastoral care program promotes health and well-being for all students and provides wrap-around intensive support for individuals where necessary.

At Clayton View PS, we take pride in delivering a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students. We are committed to maximising student learning through building a strong foundation in literacy and numeracy, which provides our students with the skills to succeed in Primary School and develop into independent lifelong learners. We prioritise whole-school, evidence-based teaching practices to provide our students with high-quality, differentiated learning experiences. Clayton View PS values parents as partners in their children’s learning and we welcome input from our parents, carers and other school community members.

Clayton View PS has high expectations for student behaviour, attendance, and engagement. This is supported by a whole-school Positive Behaviour system that explicitly defines, teaches, and reinforces the expected standards. A culture of meeting high expectations and building life skills is embedded throughout the school. Clayton View PS provides a welcoming, community-orientated learning environment that promotes the values of Achievement, Resilience and Care in everything that we do.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.claytonviewps.wa.edu.au  or Schools Online.

The Role

As Mainstream Education Assistant, you will assist in the delivery of planned education programs that will help in the development of young minds. Suitable applicants will ideally work collaboratively in a team environment, possess good written and oral communication skills to enable the implementation of individual or small group programs, as well as the ability to support general health and well-being of students. The desired applicants will ideally be organised and be able to use their initiative to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment.

Applicants may be required to work under teacher direction in a diverse role. You would ideally provide assessment feedback and show initiative to provide learning opportunities that develop or complement a student’s Individual Education Program. Suitable applicants would also provide support to ensure the learning environment is inclusive and relevant with the health and safety of students being a high priority.

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 Narelle Macaulay, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9257 0800, or by emailing Narelle.Macaulay@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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A four (4) page statement addressing the 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/SS1070147

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 9 November 2026