This is a 15-month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency
Parkwood Primary School (PS) opened in 1975 and is at the eastern end of the Fremantle-Peel Education District. The school sits adjacent to Lynwood Senior High School. Our students enjoy quality facilities, equipment, and resources to enhance their learning experiences.
Our Intensive English Centre (IEC) caters for approximately 100 students in 7 classes from Pre-Primary to Year 6. Each class is supported by a Classroom Teacher and Ethnic Education Assistant.
Find out more about our school by visiting Parkwood Primary School or Schools Online.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated Education Assistant (English as an Additional Language/Dialect) to support students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Working under limited supervision and guidance, the successful applicant will provide mentoring, pastoral care, and practical assistance to help English as a Second Language (ESL) students actively participate in and achieve success within the school environment.
A key aspect of this role involves supporting communication between students, families, teachers, and the wider school community. This may include interpreting and translating information where language barriers exist, helping students and their parents or caregivers better understand and engage with educational programs. The Education Assistant will also foster greater awareness and appreciation of cultural and linguistic diversity across the school community while assisting students to develop their understanding and use of Standard Australian English.
The ability to speak another language/s would be desirable, but not essential for the role.
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 Tess Vercoe, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9235 1400 or emailing Tess.Vercoe@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:
CV and all Selection Criteria
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
- A five (5) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated effective oral communication skills and, where appropriate, written communication skills in a school community language other than English.
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate and liaise with students, teachers and other professionals, parents, school community members and professional staff on the provision and development of educational programs inclusive of ESL students.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to a team and provide multi-cultural direction in the development and evaluation of English language programs, language resources, and individual or group education plans reflective of diverse school communities.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively assist teachers in implementing culturally and linguistically inclusive educational programs.
- Demonstrated effective organisational skills that assist in the delivery of effective education 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/SS1048645
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 Wednesday, 24 June 2026
