We are seeking to establish a pool of enthusiastic, innovative and motivated Mainstream Education Assistants for permanent and fixed term, full-time and 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.
Caversham Valley Primary School (PS) is an Independent School and provides for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, with high quality education and a curriculum that continually evolves to respond to emerging trends ensuring each student can develop their skills and talents to achieve their goals.
Our school is located 15km from the centre of Perth in the suburb of Caversham, near the Swan Valley, surrounded by developing housing estates with many young families. Our school community includes families of different backgrounds and cultures, many from overseas where English is not always the first language or dialect spoken at home.
Find out more about our school by visiting cavershamvalleyps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants will assist with the preparation and organisation of the learning environment by maintaining equipment, materials and resources, and assisting teachers with the clean and safe use of classroom items. As Education Assistants, you will be responsible for assisting teachers with the supervision of students for all activities and with the general care and wellbeing of students, including attending to minor illnesses and/or injuries.
The ideal applicants would support the development and implementation of the school’s culture, vision, values and future directions. As valued staff members, suitable applicants should implement school-wide practices to meet the needs of students and ensure the creation of an environment that promotes success. You will ideally value the whole child acknowledging that academic, social, emotional and physical pursuits are equally catered for and addressed.
Suitable applicants with the knowledge of effective strategies to support students in early childhood, combined with knowledge and experience with the Early Years Learning Framework (ELYF) and National Quality Standard (NQS) will be highly regarded.
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 Colleen Wells, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9461 2700 or emailing Colleen.Wells@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Colleen Wells on 0436 915 798.
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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A 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/SS1020957
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 27 January 2026
