This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2026

Honeywood Primary School (PS) opened in 2017 as an Early Childhood Unit in transportable accommodation with an enrolment of just 77 students. Our second stage opened in 2018 to an enrolment of 277. Since then, our numbers have grown steadily and continue to do so.

We are collectively proud of the school we have become.

Our goal is to work hand in hand with our community to create an environment of mutual respect and shared values in order to realise our goal of developing the whole child, physically, academically, emotionally, and socially.

Honeywood PS has built a proud reputation for our very positive and welcoming atmosphere, our common-sense approach, and our determination to provide quality learning experiences for our children; a reputation founded on hard work and collaboration with our community. We strive to ensure our children enjoy a quality learning environment that provides for fun and playful, yet accountable learning.

Find out more about our school by visiting honeywoodps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

The role of the Education Assistant - Lead is to lead, mentor, coach, and model good practices for other Education Assistants. You will be an important and valued leader, you will assist in supporting the Middle Cluster in leading, growing and managing the Education Assistant workforce. The successful applicant should operate collaboratively with superordinates and subordinates and be able to build and maintain effective team-based relationships. We value individuals who are highly professional, organised and display excellent communication skills, in line with the Department of Education’s Code of Conduct, drawing on these attributes when working with staff and the school community.

The Education Assistant - Lead contributes to the design and implementation of documented plans and provide solutions and support to education assistants and teachers, which promote positive student behaviour and improved educational outcomes in the classroom. It is highly desirable for applicants to have experience in working with students with a range of learning needs and disabilities including complex communication needs, complex medical needs and challenging behaviours.

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 Maria Cook, Principal, on (08) 6173 6100 or emailing maria.cook@education.wa.edu.au.

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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 nominated Selection Criteria

• A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated well developed organisational skills, including the ability to coordinate staff rosters and relief to assist in the delivery of effective education programs.

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/SS1061147

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 Monday, 24 August 2026