This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027

The School

Henley Brook Primary School (PS) is located within the Swan Valley, near Whiteman Park. Henry Brook PS opened its doors January 2024 as the first School in Henley Brook, catering to both Henley Brook and Brabham families. Our school has been built to accommodate 430 students in permanent buildings, and up to more than 700 students in transportable buildings from Kindergarten to Year 6. At the heart of our school, is our motto; Connect, Belong Thrive, because when students feel connected to their teachers and parents feel a connection with the school, students are best positioned to thrive.

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

The Role

The successful applicant will ideally have a ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to anticipate and adapt to change; showing initiative and flexibility within a respectful team environment to produce the best opportunities for students.

In partnership with families, our goal is for all students to make year on year growth. We aim to support the social, emotional and academic growth of each student through evidence-based practices, supportive learning environments and a strong pastoral care approach focusing on student well-being.

As a Mainstream Education Assistant, you would form part of our dedicated team of staff working with students primarily in the early years. In this role, you will ideally collaborate with the classroom teacher to assist in the delivery of planned educational programs to support the learning of all students. Building meaningful relationships with students and their families will be an important part of this role, and as such, effective communication and interpersonal skills would be highly desirable.

The successful applicant should be organised and able to use their initiative to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment. As a Mainstream Education Assistant, you would organise equipment, materials and resources for indoor and outdoor use. Classrooms at Henley Brook PS promote a positive classroom tone and you should ideally work collaboratively with teachers to establish clear routines and structures to ensure every student feels safe, secure and supported. This role may be varied depending on the needs of the students and as such, an open mind and willingness to take on a variety of tasks will be highly regarded qualities.

Ideally, the successful applicant will possess a broad range of skills and strategies to meet the needs of learners with diverse needs, as well as a commitment towards improving student learning through ongoing reflective practice and engagement in professional learning.

A Certificate lll in Education Support would be highly regarded.

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 Elise Koch, Principal on (08) 6296 8500 or by emailing elise.koch@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:

• A CV of up to three (3) 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

1. Demonstrated sound interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
2. Demonstrated sound organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective educational programs to students.

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/TCH1067456

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, 2 November 2026