Piara Waters Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of highly competent and collaborative Education Assistant – Mainstream for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Piara Waters PS opened in February 2012 catering for students in Kindergarten to Year 6 and is located in the suburb of Piara Waters (South Metropolitan Education Region). It is one of the largest primary schools in the state, and staff benefit from working in a large, collaborative team, to continually build their knowledge. As an Independent Public School, we utilise the flexibilities afforded to us, to ensure the highest possible outcomes for students.
Every decision is focused on every classroom, and every student, every day. You will love working at Piara Waters PS and we will love working with you!
Find out more about our school by visiting piarawatersps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
We are ideally looking for Education Assistants with a passion for working with students and staff, to improve student outcomes. Suitable applicants should be able to work effectively with students, and small groups of students, to ensure everyone has access to the curriculum. You will be required to assist with the general care and wellbeing of students.
The ability to be flexible, exercise initiative and work as part of a team will be highly advantageous. Suitable applicants should have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and develop professional and collaborative relationships with all staff. In addition to working with students, you will need to undertake preparation work for the teacher and assist in ensuring a safe and engaging physical learning environment.
Suitable applicants should also have a strong knowledge of a range of evidence-based techniques for learning (particularly literacy and numeracy) and behaviour. Knowledge or experience in working with students with English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) is desirable.
As suitable applicants will be working in Kindergarten and Pre-Primary classrooms, they should have an understanding of the National Quality Standard in Early Childhood and understand how to support and create the conditions for effective learning in the early years.
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 Alison Ramm, Principal on (08) 9397 4300 or emailing alison.ramm@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Alison Ramm on 0438 924 649.
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
- A four (4) 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/SS1034952
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 16 April 2026
