Education Assistant - Mainstream

Description:

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 2025 school year and up untill the end of Term 2, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
North Tom Price Primary School (PS) is one of two primary schools located at Tom Price in the Pilbara region of WA, approximately 1465km from Perth. The school has attractive grounds which adjoin the local oval and is surrounded by the nearby ranges of the picturesque Hamersley Ranges. The renowned Karijini National Park is a short drive away providing a picturesque recreational area to visit and enjoy.
The school has approximately 280 students from Kindergarten to Year Six. Our students come from all over the world including Australia, New Zealand, Philippines and Thailand.
North Tom Price is a wonderful school community as students, staff and parents work together to create a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students to thrive. Our school has earned a positive reputation for the safe and nurturing environment we provide, and has a strong ethos of being a warm, caring and friendly community where every child is treated as a valued individual.
Find out more about our school by visiting North Tom Price PS or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants will ideally possess strong people skills and the capacity to relate to staff, students and parents and should also be highly collaborative and willing to share their skills and expertise.
We seek enthusiastic team members who show initiative in adapting tasks to meet student needs, who continually reflect on their practice and who are open to being observed and receiving feedback to guide their professional growth. You will contribute advice and expertise; collaborating with staff to support and monitor student progress.
We encourage positive and passionate applicants with experience in a mainstream setting, or the ability to learn and take direction, to apply. The ideal candidate will be eager to work closely with the classroom teacher to foster a safe and supportive classroom environment.
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 Jody Goesch, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9188 3600 or emailing jody.goesch@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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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 three-to-four (3-4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF Demonstrated good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to liaise with students, teachers, parents and professional staff on the provision of educational programs. Demonstrated good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team. Demonstrated good 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. Demonstrated ability to assist teachers in implementing education programs.
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/SS934740
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 23 June 2025