Education Assistant - Mainstream
Government of Western Australia
- Alkimos, WA
- $32.75-37.05 per hour
- Contract
- Full-time
FTE: 0.2-1.0
Location: Alkimos
Closing Date: 2025-09-12 4:30 PM
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-We are seeking to establish a pool of friendly and energetic Mainstream Education Assistants (EA) 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 2, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.Alkimos Beach Primary School (PS) is located in the lovely beachside suburb of Alkimos. At Alkimos Beach PS, we believe that each student has the right to be respected and has a responsibility to respect others. An important priority of our school is creating a warm, caring and supportive learning environment, both with your children and the community.Find out more about our school by visiting orThe RoleUnder teacher direction, the EA Mainstream would assist the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs, including the operation of computers and implementation of individual or small group programs. Part of the role includes but is not limited to, providing administrative support and resource management by maintaining and updating inventory lists and reporting these to the teacher.Suitable applicants will ideally have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to connect with students, staff and the wider community. As EAs, you will ideally be passionate and committed to ensuring the general health and wellbeing of students is maintained.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 Michelle Wellsteed, Principal on (08) 9561 7200 or emailingEquity and DiversityWe 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 for more details.EligibilityTo 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
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) 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.