We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistants – Mainstream for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Gosnells Primary School (PS) is a highly supportive, progressive and data driven school which is committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Gosnells PS is recognised as achieving the highest rates of student, staff and parent satisfaction in the whole of the Department of Education. The school provides all staff with opportunities to pursue areas of interest or expertise through ongoing distributed leadership, coaching, mentoring and phase of learning opportunities. All staff are committed to the school’s pedagogical pillars of purpose, engagement and relationships and as it endeavours to create a leading high performing school.
Find out more about our school by visiting Gosnells Primary School or Schools Online.
The Role
We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Education Assistants who are passionate about supporting students and working collaboratively with staff to improve student outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a positive and inclusive learning environment where every student is supported to succeed.
Suitable applicants will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with individual students and small groups, providing targeted support to ensure all learners can access the curriculum. A key aspect of the role includes assisting with the general care, wellbeing and engagement of students, fostering a safe, supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
The suitable applicants will ideally be flexible, proactive and able to use initiative in a dynamic school setting. The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team is desirable, as is a commitment to building positive and professional relationships with staff, students and the wider school community. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are desirable to support effective collaboration and student support.
Applicants should display sound knowledge and understanding of a range of evidence-based teaching and learning strategies, particularly in literacy and numeracy intervention. Experience or familiarity with behaviour support approaches that promote positive student engagement will be highly regarded.
Knowledge of, or experience working with, students with English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) is highly desirable.
We are looking for individuals who are committed, reflective and student-focused to join our award winning team.
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 Scott Tapper, Principal on (08) 9234 6350 emailing scott.tapper@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 four (4) 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/SS1039281
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 30 April 2026
