We are seeking to establish a pool of Mainstream Education Assistants for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Marri Grove Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School that nurtures students in a safe and inclusive learning environment. Catering for children from Kindergarten to Year 6, our school is a key part of the growing Byford community.
Find out more about our school by visiting marrigroveps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
As a Mainstream Education Assistant, suitable applicants will assist in the delivery of planned intervention education programs in lower and middle primary. They would also collaborate and work in a team environment with the intervention teacher. Suitable applicants will ideally possess good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills to enable the implementation of small group programs, as well as the ability to support the general health and well-being of students. They should be organised and be able to use their initiative to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the intervention program.
Suitable applicants should work under the teacher’s direction. As an Mainstream Education Assistant you would also provide support to ensure the learning environment is engaging, inclusive and relevant with the health and safety of students being a high priority. Suitable applicants will ideally have the ability to manage student behaviour in accordance with school policies and programs.
As a Mainstream Education Assistant, you should be organised and able to use your time effectively to run small group sessions, and able to prepare and maintain student equipment, materials, and resources, for use in small groups. Suitable applicants will assist with data collection and safe storage of items after classes and when activities have concluded.
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 Hayley Edwards, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 95264060 or emailing hayley.edwards@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 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 selection criteria one, three and four as outlined in the attached JDF
- 1. Demonstrated sound oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents, and teaching professionals.
- 3. Demonstrated sound organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective educational programs to students.
- 4. Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and well-being of students.
All selection criteria will be assessed throughout the selection process.
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/SS1029216
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 9 March 2026
