Education Assistant - Mainstream

Education Assistant - Mainstream

Branch: Baynton West Primary School

Division: Independent Public School - Pilbara Education Region

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

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

FTE: 0.1-1.0

Location: Baynton

Closing Date: 2025-11-10 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 l2 mar 2023.pdf

Applicants deemed suitable from process IPS/SS942232 need not re-apply.

We are seeking to establish a pool of Mainstream Education Assistants 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.

The ‘Baynton West Way’ has become a way of life for many of our students and staff. Integrity, innovation, dedication and caring are our key guiding beacons, and our school vision of, ‘Children are at the heart of our school’ embodies everything we do day.

Our school staff are committed to building positive relationships, with the motivation to pursue excellence. Our dedicated and professional staff maintain an environment which supports each child every day to achieve their personal best. Staff employ evidence-based strategies within a defined whole-school approach to maximise the effect they have on student learning. In addition, we constantly aim to deliver the highest standards of pastoral care and support services in order to enable our students to thrive.

Further information about Baynton West Primary School can be found by visiting www.bwps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

To be suitable for this role, you will ideally possess strong people skills and the capacity to relate to staff, students and parents. Suitable applicants should also be highly collaborative and willing to share their skills and expertise.

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 will contribute advice and expertise; collaborating with staff to support and monitor student progress.

Positive and passionate applicants who are willing to work closely with the classroom teacher to help create and maintain a safe and supportive classroom environment along with experience in a mainstream setting or the capacity to learn and take directions, are encouraged to apply.

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 Moana Puru, Business Support Officer on (08) 9187 6200 or emailing moana.puru@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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  1. Demonstrated good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to liaise with students, teachers, parents and professional staff on the provision of educational programs.
  2. Demonstrated good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team.
  3. Demonstrated good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective educational programs to students.
  4. Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and well-being of students.
  5. Demonstrated ability to assist teachers in implementing 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/SS988569

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 10 November 2025

• Position Title Education Assistant - Mainstream
• Agency Department of Education
• Salary Level 1/2, $32.75 - $37.05 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2025)
• Location Baynton
• Unit/Division Independent Public School - Pilbara Education Region
• Branch Baynton West Primary School
• Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
• Position No. Pool Ref IPS/SS988569
• Closing Date 2025-11-10 4:30 PM