This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026
Coorow Primary School (PS) is a small, family-centred school for Kindergarten to Year 6 students in the friendly community of Coorow located 265km north of Perth.
With our motto, “Learning for Life,” we focus on equipping students with the skills they need to thrive in the future, while celebrating who they are today. Our teachers, who bring a wide range of skills and experience to the school, are dedicated to ensuring each child feels recognized for their unique personality, interests, abilities, and aspirations. Teachers are well-supported and work collaboratively to implement whole-school programs and use effective teaching strategies. Our staff firmly believe all decisions should be made solely to improve student outcomes. They know their students well and develop programs that reflect quality differentiated teaching practices within our multi-age classes.
We maintain high expectations for our students in their learning and behaviour. We encourage the development of their independence and agency. We take pride in offering diverse excursions and learning opportunities, ensuring our students don’t miss out due to their isolated location.
Our school is proudly participating in the ACTION Respect program, and this will be a focus of our work throughout 2025-2026.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.coorowps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As a Mainstream Education Assistant, you will be required to assist in the delivery of planned education programs. In this role you 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 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 Chloe Scott, Principal on (08) 9952 2800 or emailing Chloe.Scott@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: IPS/SS1016117
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, 12 December 2025
