Rangeway Primary School (PS) is 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 and up to the end of Term 4, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Rangeway PS, located in Geraldton in the Midwest Region of WA. With enrolments of approximately 290 students, 74% are Aboriginal. Irregular attendance and high rates of transiency contribute to significant disadvantage factors which impact on learning potential of these students. At Rangeway Primary School, we turn challenges into opportunities and focus on developing academic improvement and social and emotional wellbeing of our students.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.rangewayps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants should ideally be organised and be able to use their initiative to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment and managing resources and equipment used in the classroom.
As an Education Assistant – Mainstream, suitable applicants will have the ability to assist the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs across a variety of year levels and can work with individual students or small groups, including students at educational risk. Suitable applicants will also assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment by maintaining equipment, materials, and resources, for use in classes, displays and demonstration, and assisting the teacher with clean and safe storage of items after classes and activities. Suitable applicants will ideally be resilient and demonstrate high care for students and have the belief that all students can make progress when they are supported appropriately. Suitable applicants should ideally be able to build and maintain successful relationships with students and other stakeholders and work as part of a team.
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 Cocking, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9968 1700 or emailing Narelle.Cocking@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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) 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/SS955109
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Monday, 24 March 2025
