This is a permanent full-time position commencing as soon as possible.
Aubin Grove Primary School (PS) is a modern, award-winning Independent Public School serving students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Since opening, we have prided ourselves on our high standards, innovative practices, and strong community partnerships.
Our highly positive and collaborative school culture is anchored by our School Charter and guided by the FiSH Philosophy, which shapes the way we interact and work together. This shared commitment to respect, harmony and joy makes Aubin Grove not only an outstanding place for students to learn, but also an exceptional environment for staff to thrive.
Our school beliefs are captured by our vision: LEAF – Learn, Enjoy, Aspire, Focus. These values are deeply embedded in everything we do and are expected to be embraced and modelled by all staff.
Find out more about our school by visiting aubingroveps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
The Education Assistant – Lead plays a pivotal role in leading, mentoring, coaching, and modelling evidence-based inclusive practices for Education Assistants and school staff. As a valued leader within the Support and Engagement Team, the successful applicant should work collaboratively with all stakeholders to build and sustain effective, team-based relationships grounded in respectful, two-way, solutions-focused communication.
The role ideally requires a highly professional and organised individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills, aligned with Aubin Grove’s Fish Charter. These attributes will be highly regarded when engaging with staff, students, and the broader school community.
The Education Assistant – Lead contributes to the design, implementation, and review of documented plans, providing practical strategies and support to teachers and Education Assistants. This support aims to promote positive student behaviour, enhance engagement and wellbeing, and improve educational outcomes for students with complex support needs.
It is highly desirable that the sucessful applicant has experience working with students across a diverse range of learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), non-speaking presentations, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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 Sophie Parora, Deputy Principal, on (08) 6174 6500 or emailing sophie.yeomans@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 five (5) 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 considerable knowledge and understanding of the delivery of education programs and/or behaviour management plans; and ability to identify problems and assist teachers and other Education Assistants in the development of strategies and solutions.
- Demonstrated well developed oral communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, mentor, coach, induct and train other Education Assistants and professional teams, including providing advice and evaluating education programs.
- 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.
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/SS1038391
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 Wednesday, 13 May 2026
