Education Assistant - Mainstream

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.

Cascade Primary School (PS) is located 105 kilometres North West of Esperance set amongst beautiful Gum and Mallee bushland. The climate throughout the year is mild to moderate and generally comfortable. Cascade PS first opened at a site southeast of its current locality in 1974. This school was made up of a series of transportable buildings. After efforts by the local community, the government opted to build a new permanent structure to facilitate 100 children. This site was opened on the 17th of July 1981. Our enrolments generally fluctuate between 20 and 30 students, so we have lots of space for individualised teaching programs.

Cascade PS strives to foster respect for one another, build on the strengths of students and extend their achievements in an inclusive learning environment. The teaching and learning planning are based upon a sound knowledge of students, pedagogy and content. We believe students learn best when an individual's health and well-being is the foundation for learning, when flexible learning opportunities are provided and when teaching and learning processes and strategies promote life-long learners.

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

The Role

Suitable applicants will assist teaching staff in the delivery of planned education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. As a Mainstream Education Assistant, you will also provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to student progress. The ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students is highly regarded.

We value applicants who possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills which will be used to develop and promote the school’s values, ethos and priorities across the school community. Suitable applicants will ideally be compassionate and able to work collaboratively to implement documented plans. Ideally, you should possess the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with staff, students, and teachers. You should also have a strong knowledge of a range of evidence-based techniques for learning and behaviour.

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 Ashley Weckert, Principal on (08) 9075 1350 or emailing Ashley.Weckert@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 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.

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS1004685

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 24 November 2025

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

• Branch: Cascade Primary School
• Division: Goldfields 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: Cascade
• Closing Date: 2025-11-24 4:30 PM

• Position Title Education Assistant - Mainstream
• Agency Department of Education
• Salary Level 1/2, $32.75 - $37.05 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2025)
• Location Cascade
• Unit/Division Goldfields Education Region
• Branch Cascade Primary School
• Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
• Position No. Pool Ref SS/SS1004685
• Closing Date 2025-11-24 4:30 PM