This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2025
Weld Square Primary School (PS) is a school that pursues academic excellence and offers a recognised best practice pastoral care program to all its students. The school, with its well-established gardens is surrounded by native bushlands and parklands and located in the suburb of Morley; 10 kilometres northeast of Perth. We are a small school (160 students) but with a big heart. Our community is very diverse and multicultural with many families not having English as their first language.
The school’s motto, 'Loyalty, Friendship, Respect and Excellence' is reflected in the curriculum offered and values the development of the whole child. Our learning programs are designed to cater for the learning styles, talents and needs of our students. In addition to the basic curriculum, special programs are provided in Music, Health and Physical Education, Visual Arts, Science and Mandarin (Yrs 1-6) The Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Program underpins all pastoral care programs including behaviour management, student leadership and peer mediation programs We have well established partnerships with a range of organisations such as Foodbank for our breakfast club and OZ Harvest for family hampers.
Find out more about our school by visiting weldsquareps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As a Mainstream Education Assistant, you will ideally be passionate for working with students in the early years (Kindy and Pre-primary) and display highly developed organisational and interpersonal skills. In this role you will work as part of a dedicated team (teacher, Speech Pathologist, other Education Assistants) to support and monitor student progress and contribute to planned educational programs and plans. We are seeking an enthusiastic team member who can adapt tasks to meet student needs, reflect on their practice, and are open to observation and feedback to guide their professional growth.
You will ideally be organised and proactive in assisting with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment, especially the outdoor play spaces. This includes maintaining equipment, materials and resources for classroom use, as well as assisting with displays and ensuring the safe storage and cleaning of items after classes and activities. The successful applicant will also support the teacher in supervising students during out-of-class activities and on school excursions. Strong behaviour management skills are desirable.
Working under teacher direction in a diverse role, 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. Managing student behaviour in accordance with school policies and programs is an important aspect of this role. You should be friendly and confident in liaising with staff and families to provide the best support possible for students.
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 Lorena Rock, Principal on (08) 9268 7600 or by emailing lorena.rock@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 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: SS/SS974400
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 Wednesday, 25 June 2025
