This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026

Our school was established in 2012 and is focused on ensuring a high-quality education for all of our Kindergarten to year 6 students. As an Independent Public School, we benefit from the strength of a strong public school system but also have the flexibility to make more decisions locally, better meeting the needs of our diverse community.

Find out more about our school by visiting Piara Waters Primary School or Schools Online.

The Role

As the Education Assistant – Lead, you would lead, mentor, coach and model evidence-based practices for Education Assistants across the school. As a valued leader, you will work closely with the Leadership Team to support the effective development and coordination of the Education Assistant workforce, providing advice and feedback where appropriate.

You will play an important role in the induction, training and ongoing professional development of Education Assistants. This would include providing coaching, guidance and practical support to Education Assistants and Special Needs Education Assistants to strengthen their practice and enhance support for students with diverse learning needs.

Key responsibilities may include:

• leading, mentoring and coaching Education Assistants and modelling effective professional practice.
• building the capacity of Education Assistants to provide high-quality, evidence-based support for the school’s significant cohort of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as students with other disabilities and diverse learning needs.
• assisting with the induction and training of new Education Assistants, ensuring they understand school procedures, professional expectations and student-support processes.
• facilitating effective communication and collaboration between Education Assistants, teachers and members of the Leadership Team.
• contributing to the development and implementation of documented plans, including individual education, behaviour support and student support plans.
• providing practical advice, strategies and solutions that promote positive student behaviour, engagement, regulation and improved educational outcomes.
• working collaboratively with teachers and other Education Assistants to strengthen student care, intervention and learning programs.
• supporting the collection, coordination and reporting of relevant student data to assist with the monitoring and evaluation of programs.
• assist Education Assistants in supporting students with diverse learning needs to contribute and/or participate in whole school processes and strategies, enabling them to thrive at school.

The successful applicant will ideally be highly professional, organised and collaborative, with well-developed communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. They should be able to build and maintain respectful and productive relationships with Education Assistants, teachers, school leaders, families, community members and relevant external professionals and agencies.

The successful applicant should display initiative, sound professional judgement and the ability to promote consistent, evidence-based practices across the Education Assistant team. They should also be committed to building the capacity and confidence of others and contributing positively to a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement and high expectations.

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 Kylie Gallagher, Acting Principal on (08) 9397 4300 or emailing kylie.gallagher@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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF

1. Demonstrated considerable knowledge and understanding of the delivery of education programs and/or behaviour management plans; and ability to identify problems and assist teachers and other Education Assistants in the development of strategies and solutions.
2. Demonstrated well developed oral communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, mentor, coach, induct and train other Education Assistants and professional teams, including providing advice and evaluating education programs.
3. Demonstrated well developed written communication skills, including report writing, and the ability to coordinate, collect and present student data at a whole school community level in a meaningful way. 

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF assessed in the further stages of the recruitment 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/SS1060282

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, 7 August 2026