Mingenew Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of Mainstream Education Assistants for permanent and fixed term, part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Nestled in the heart of the Midwest, Mingenew PS is an important and cherished part of the local community. We currently have an enrolment of 83 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Mingenew is a safe and vibrant community, and our children are supported by families who are connected to our school and engaged in their children’s education. We strive to create a learning environment that is inclusive, safe and welcoming for our staff, students and families. We work hard to maintain a positive team environment and make our school a great place to come to work each day.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.mingenewps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As a Mainstream Education Assistant, suitable applicants will assist in the delivery of planned education programs. Suitable applicants will ideally be able to collaborate and work in a team environment, possess good written and oral communication skills to enable the implementation of individual or small group programs, as well as display the ability to support the general health and well-being of students.
Suitable applicants will ideally be organised and be able to use their initiative to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment. As Mainstream Education Assistants, you will maintain equipment, materials and resources for use in classes. Experience working with programs such as Mini Lit, Maqlit and Language Lift or similar small group interventions would be an advantage, but a willingness to undertake training will also be viewed favourably in this selection process.
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 Norah Flanders, Principal on (08) 9928 2700 or emailing norah.flanders@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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
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 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: SS/SS1014620
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Friday, 12 December 2025
