We are 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 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 2,2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
At Madora Bay Primary School (PS) every child will gain the skills and attributes to achieve their life aspirations in an environment where they are connected, valued and counted. Our school works in close partnership with its community to strive for excellence, where outcomes for students guide decision making in a culture of high expectations, driven by a cohesive and highly skilled team of educators.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.madorabayps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants will ideally have a passion for working with students and have highly developed organisational and interpersonal skills. You will ideally be committed to achieving the best educational outcomes for our students through collaborating with others to support and enhance teaching and learning. You may be working across a range of classrooms therefore the ability to be flexible will be highly regarded, especially as the school grows in size.
We are seeking Education Assistants who are committed to maximising their impact on student learning and who work well within a team environment. Our staff should have high expectations and truly believe that all children can learn and be successful. As a member of our team, you will ideally embrace evidence-based strategies in place across the school to best meet the needs of all students. Experience in delivering high quality interventions in Literacy and Numeracy will be highly regarded.
The ability to establish genuine, positive and caring relationships with our students and families is paramount. Suitable applicants will ideally share responsibility for the delivery of outstanding pastoral care which supports the health and wellbeing of all our students. Suitable applicants will ideally bring a proactive and inclusive approach which positively contributes to establishing our systems, values and learning environment as a new school.
Working in a new and growing public primary school presents unique challenges that require a particular skill-set and outlook. The personal qualities which you bring to this role are crucial and will be highly regarded. Ideally, suitable applicants should be reflective, collaborative, flexible and solutions-focused in order to positively contribute to the establishment of our school culture, adapt to change as our school grows and consistently provide the best opportunities for our students.
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 Samantha Benn, Principal on (08) 9584 6250 or emailing samantha.benn@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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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
- 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: IPS/SS960630
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 11 April 2025
