Useless Loop Primary School (PS) is 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 2, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Useless Loop PS is unique in that it is situated in a small mining town which is closed to the general public. All students are children of employees, creating a situation where transiency is a norm due to employment conditions and mining requirements changing. At the same time there is a sense of stability as parents are fully engaged in employment and generally remain in the community for a few years. Student numbers range between 18-29.
Find out more about our school by visiting uselessloopps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
As a Mainstream Education Assistant, suitable applicants 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 the general health and wellbeing of students.
Suitable applicants will ideally be organised and be able to use your initiative to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment. You will also assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment by maintaining equipment, materials, and resources for use in classes. Suitable applicants will ideally have the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as possess sound written and oral communication skills to enable the implementation of individual or small group-based programs.
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 Moana Puru, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9956 1600 or emailing moana.puru@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 three (3) 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/SS1042543
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Monday, 8 June 2026
