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. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

With an embedded vision to develop the whole child to succeed in an ever-changing world, Willetton Primary School (PS) is a high achieving school of choice, offering educational opportunities for Kindergarten to Year 6 students. Located in the southern suburbs of Perth the student and parent community reflect a diverse cultural background, comprising 635 students from 38 different nationalities, with 48 languages other than English spoken within the community. The school is highly regarded locally, nationally, and internationally and the demand for enrolment is strong. As a result, strict boundaries for enrolment are applied.

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

The Role

As an Education Assistant - Mainstream you will ideally have a passion for working with students and have highly developed organisational and interpersonal skills. Suitable applicants should be committed to achieving the best educational outcomes for our students. This role requires you to work as part of a dedicated team and provides you with the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to our school community. You may be working across a range of classrooms therefore the ability to be flexible will be an advantage.

Suitable applicants will ideally be organised and able to use their initiative to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment by maintaining equipment, materials, and resources, for use in classes. They will assist with displays and with cleaning and safe storage of items after classes and activities. Suitable applicants will assist the teacher with the care and supervision of students in out-of-class activities and on school excursions.

We seek enthusiastic team members who show initiative in adapting tasks to meet student needs, who continually reflect on their practice and who are open to being observed and receiving feedback to guide their professional growth. You should contribute advice and expertise; collaborating with staff to support and monitor student progress.

We seek Education Assistants who are committed to maximising their impact on student learning and who work well within a team environment. Our staff have high expectations and truly believe that all children can learn and be successful. As a member of our team, you should embrace evidence-based strategies in place across the school to meet the needs of students.

As a member of the team, you should help to establish a positive culture, underpinned by high expectations of student learning and behaviour. We are looking for suitable applicants who are passionate about working alongside students, families, colleagues, and the wider community to achieve individual student outcomes. A can-do attitude is desired in this role, as is the ability to anticipate and adapt to change; showing initiative, flexibility and creative problem solving to produce the best opportunities for 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 Megan Howard, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9376 8600 or emailing megan.howard@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 being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to two (2) 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/SS994560

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 26 September 2025.