Education Assistant - Mainstream

Education Assistant - Mainstream

Branch: Wirrabirra 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: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

FTE: 0.1-1.0

Location: Gosnells

Closing Date: 2025-11-11 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

We are seeking to establish a pool of Mainstream Education Assistant’s 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.

Wirrabirra Primary School is an Independent Public School situated in the Perth Metropolitan area. We cater for students in Kindergarten to Year Six. Our school campus has shared facilities with an Education Support Centre and operates an inclusive program for all students. This enables the education programs for students to be supported by teacher expertise from the Primary School and Education Support Centre.

The school grounds are extensive with a large grassed oval, two soccer pitches, a football field, two basketball courts and three adventure play areas. An extensive permaculture and vegetable garden forms an important part of our Environmental Science program.

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

The Role

Suitable applicants will support the teaching and learning of students through assisting teachers in delivering planned education programs and encouraging a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Duties include assisting with planned education programs, implementing individual or small group demonstrations under teacher direction, assisting with preparation, storage, and maintenance of equipment, materials and resources used in class, helping to supervise students during activities outside the classroom, assisting with general care and wellbeing of students, and providing administrative support.

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 Josie Askwith, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9234 6800 or josephine.askwith@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
• 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/SS1005556

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 11 November 2025