We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistants - Mainstream 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 2, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Ardross Primary School (PS) was established in 1961 and offers a comprehensive and well-rounded educational program for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. As a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) school, we believe in high expectations on behaviour and engagement. Students and staff strive to embody and promote the ideals of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, and Safety.
At Ardross PS the caring staff, the friendly students, and the supportive community work to continue to provide the very best learning as we motivate, educate, and celebrate together.
Find out more about our school by visiting Ardross Primary School or Schools Online.
The Role
As a Mainstream Education Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of planned education programs, including managing small groups of students under the direction of the teacher that should aid in the development of young minds and support the general health and wellbeing of students.
Mainstream Education Assistants also assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment by maintaining equipment, materials, and resources for use in classes, displays and demonstrations, and assist the teacher with the clean and safe storage of items after classes and activities. Suitable applicants would ideally have the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as possess good written and oral communication skills to enable the implementation of individual or small group-based programs.
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 Denise Moore, Manage Corporate Services, on (08) 9263 1350 or emailing denise.moore3@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 (1) 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/SS970809
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 30 May 2025.
