Education Assistant (Education Assistant)

Catholic Education Western Australia Limited; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

St Columba’s Catholic Primary School in South Perth is seeking an enthusiastic Education Assistant to join our learning community. The role is a fulltime ongoing position commencing 1 January 2027, supporting classroom teachers across Prep to Year 6 as needed.

The ideal candidate will be committed to Catholic ethos, have strong communication, classroom management, and teamwork skills, and be prepared to contribute to school life beyond the classroom.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV relevant to the role.
• Current Working with Children Registration.
• Current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Certificate III or Certificate IV relevant to the role

Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

Working with Children Registration

Accreditation to Work in a Catholic School (or willingness to attain)

Diploma in Early Childhood

Job description

Position Details

We are seeking to appoint a fulltime ongoing position as an Education Assistant commencing 1 January 2027.

Position Details

We are seeking to appoint a fulltime ongoing position as an Education Assistant commencing 1 January 2027.

St Columba’s Catholic Primary School, South Perth, is a double stream school founded in the Mercy charism and later led by the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart (Josephites) for many decades. It is a double stream co-educational primary school from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Education Assistant to join our vibrant and supportive learning community, commencing 1 January 2026.

Selection Criteria

• Applicants must be prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills so as to engage positively with colleagues, students and parents.
• Show initiative, is able to work independently and contribute to our team environment.
• Excellent classroom management and organisational skills that support the teacher and provide safe environments.
• The capacity and willingness to be a proactive member of a professional learning community.
• A preparedness to be fully involved in the life of the school beyond their immediate classroom and can demonstrate such contributions.
• Flexibility to work across differing year levels dependant on need from Pre-Kindy to Year 6.
• Have a sense of humour and is positive and enthusiastic.
• Seek to see joy in their work on a daily basis and should have high expectations of themselves and students.

Qualifications Required

• Certificate III or Certificate IV relevant to the role
• A cuurent Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
• A current Working with Chidlren Registration
• Accreditation to Work in a Catholi c School (or willingness to attain)

Highly Recommended Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood