This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025
South Lake Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School located 15km south of Perth and surrounded by the Beeliar wetlands and caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. At South Lake PS, whole of school approaches are considered essential to improved outcomes in student learning and successful whole of school curriculum planning and a collaborative culture with the active involvement of all staff in school planning and decision making is promoted.
Find out more about our school by visiting South Lake Primary School – Strive • Believe • Achieve (southlakeps.wa.edu.au) or Schools Online
The Role
As an Education Assistant – Mainstream you will assist in the delivery of planned education programs that will help in the development of young minds. In this role you will collaborate and work in a team environment. You should be organised and be able to use your initiative to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment.
Good written and oral communication skills enabling the implementation of individual or small group programs, and the ability to support general health and well-being of students is highly regarded. You should be able to work unsupervised with students on a need’s basis.
The ability to work with students of all ages, regardless of individual abilities and needs is important. You will support teachers to deliver programs and Individual Education Programs whilst also providing assessment feedback, and use initiative to support differentiated learning.
As an Education Assistant – Mainstream you would also provide support to ensure the learning environment is inclusive and relevant with the health and safety of students being a high priority.
The successful applicant will ideally have the ability to manage student behaviour in accordance with school policies and programs. Experience with the WA Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) program and Classroom Management Strategies (CMS) will be considered an advantage.
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 Redfern], [Manager Corporate Services], on (08) 9395 3402 or emailing Tanya.Redfern@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 three (3) 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/SS949218
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 21 March 2025
