Education Assistant - Mainstream

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.

Tambrey Primary School was established in 1989 and is named after Tambrey Station, one of the first cattle stations in the district. We welcome enrolments from the suburbs of Tambrey, Jingari, Nickol and Nickol West and cater for approximately 700 children from a diverse range of social and cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to the vision of Nurture, Inspire and Achieve, and share high expectations of ourselves and our students. We are a dynamic, innovative and inclusive community that nurtures and inspires lifelong learning and high levels of achievement for all.

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

The Role

An Mainstream Education Assistants supports the Department’s main objective of teaching and learning of students through assisting teacher in delivering planned education programs and encouraging a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Employees at this level work under direct supervision performing routine tasks that require basic competencies and using established methods and procedures. Employees may develop some autonomy relating to their level of competence, experience and knowledge.

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 Mira Satie, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9186 7400 or emailing mira.satie@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 three (3) 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
• 1. Demonstrated sound oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals.
• 2. Demonstrated sound interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
• 3. Demonstrated sound 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.

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.

Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Monday, 17 November 2025