Education Assistant - Mainstream

Branch:

Lakelands Primary School

Division:

Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Salary:

Level 1/2, $32.75 - $37.05 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2025)

Work Type:

Permanent - Part Time

FTE:

0.8

Location:

Lakelands

Closing Date:

2025-09-05 4:30 PM

Attachments:

• Information - Applying for Advertised Positions in Schools Jan24.pdf
• applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf
• PUBLISHED JDF - Generic - Education Assistant (Mainstream) - Schools - L1 - Mar 2023.PDF

This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2025

We are an Independent Public School located in the rapidly growing suburb of Lakelands, north of Mandurah. Located on Cawana Parkway the school was opened in 2014 and currently has 670 students.

We cater for students in kindergarten through to Year Six and have an outstanding team of educators who share a commitment to work together with the community to provide a quality education for students.

Find out more about our school by visiting Lakelands Primary School or Schools Online.

The Role

As an Education Assistant – Mainstream, the successful applicant should have the ability to assist the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs across a variety of year levels and have the ability to work with individual students or small groups, including students at educational risk.

The successful applicant will also assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment by maintaining equipment, materials and resources, for use in classes, displays and demonstration, and assisting the teacher with clean and safe storage of items after classes and activities. The successful applicant should be resilient and possess a high care for students with the belief that all students can make progress when they are supported appropriately. The Education Assistant Mainstream should build and maintain successful relationships with students and other stakeholders and work as part of a 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 Justine Walker, Manager Corporate Services on 08 9586 7650 or emailing justine.walker@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

• 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 two (2) 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/SS989616

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 Friday, 5 September 2025