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 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Mount Pleasant Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School situated in a riverside suburb, our parent group is predominantly business owners and professionals. The school, catering for Kindergarten to Year 6 students with a population of 560, is situated on a lovely, well treed and fully reticulated site in Queens Road Mt Pleasant. The school has a stable and experienced staff, with highly effective support staff, who work well as a team in a very inclusive environment.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.mountpleasantps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
We are seeking reliable and motivated Mainstream Education Assistants to join our highly effective team of support staff with highly developed skills to support our students of the education program, who are also able to use initiative when needed under the teacher’s direction. A team player who can build effective working relationships will be highly desirable.
Mount Pleasant PS is a high performing school where our values of Respect, Diversity, Responsibility, Gratitude, Kindness and Resilience are held in high regard. As an Education Assistant – Mainstream you should be organised and diligent, with a commitment to maximising student learning outcomes. Suitable applicants will ideally support the teacher to deliver explicit instruction and practices through small group work, individual instruction and intervention when required.
Ideally, you will have well developed strong teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills in a recent and relevant educational environment and be able to assist the teacher with the delivery of planned education programs. Initiative and the capacity to work independently to deliver specific interventions to small groups of students, would also be highly desirable qualities. The role also includes assisting with the care and well-being of students and maintaining equipment and resources in a safe, tidy learning environment.
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 Tanya Hunter, Manager Corporate Services on 9237 2850 or tanya.hunter@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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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 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
- 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/SS941091
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 13 June 2025
