Description:
Pilbara Education Region Onslow Primary School Education Assistant - Mainstream Pool Ref SS / SS857583 Level 1 / 2, $ - $ per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2023)
Advertised Vacancy Number SS / SS857583
Appointment Pool
Learning is meaningful, purposeful, and relevant to equip students with the knowledge, skills and values they need to contribute to society and access opportunities in life.
Onslow Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of Mainstream Education Assistants for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year.
About the Role
As a Mainstream Education Assistant, suitable applicants will assist in the delivery of planned education programs that will help in the development of young minds. In this role you will collaborate and work in a team environment. Suitable applicants will ideally possess good written, oral and interpersonal communication skills to enable the implementation of individual or small group programs, as well as the ability to support the general health and well-being of students. You will ideally be organised and be able to use your initiative to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment.
Suitable applicants will work under teacher direction in a diverse role. As an Education Assistant you would also provide support to ensure the learning environment is inclusive and relevant with the health and safety of students being a high priority. Suitable applicants will ideally have the ability to manage student behaviour in accordance with school policies and programs.
As a Mainstream Education Assistant, you should be motivated, organised, and nurturing with a passion for working with students in a team environment. The successful applicant should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to assist in the implementation and delivery of education programs and build meaningful relationships with children and their families.
Our School
Our school's teaching and learning programs are conducted in accordance with the Western Australian Curriculum and adjusted to meet the individual needs of the students. We offer the same access to learning resources as those available to students in major centres, with a strong focus on academic rigour, general health programs and the use of technology in teaching and learning.
We are committed to quality teaching, high expectations and success for all students. Our aim is to provide the best possible education for each child, with a focus on learning being meaningful, purposeful, and relevant to equip our students with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to contribute to society and access opportunities in life.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria) :
- Sound oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals.
- Sound interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
- Sound organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective educational programs to students.
- Ability to assist with the general health and well-being of students.
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Onslow Primary School can be found by visiting or
For further job related information :
You are encouraged to contact Cassie Badcock, Manager Corporate Services