This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2025
Jolimont Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint an Education Assistant - Mainstream to join their friendly team.
Jolimont PS staff challenge and inspire students to meet their individual potential. As an Independent Public School, we are empowered to use our expertise to meet the needs and interests of our students and community. We inspire joy in learning by providing highly engaging and motivating student-centred learning programs. In this way, we are able to encourage and challenge our children to become global citizens.
Our vision reflects contemporary excellence, inclusiveness and encompasses the school motto of Go Forward with Us. We are a blend of cultures, ideas, innovation and imagination and we celebrate diversity, achievement and excellence.
Jolimont PS was established in 1905 and is now home to over 420 students from Kindergarten to Year 6, well positioned on Hay Street, the school has been a landmark since 1905 serving the communities of Jolimont, Daglish and Floreat.
Find out more about our school by visiting jolimontps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
As an Education Assistant - Mainstream you will be required to assist in the delivery of planned education programs that will help in the development of young minds. In this role you would preferably need to collaborate and work in a team environment, good written and oral communication skills would be highly desirable to enable the implementation of individual or small group programs, as well as displaying the ability to support general health and well-being of students. The successful applicant will ideally be organised and be able to use their initiative to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the 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 Barbara Iffla, Principal, on (08) 9205 5200, or emailing Barbara.Iffla@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Barbara Iffla, Principal, on 0419 370 099.
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 (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
- 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/SS962701
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 Thursday, 24 April 2025.
