Education Assistant - Mainstream

Department of Education; City Of Gosnells; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bramfield Park Primary School invites applications for a pool of Mainstream Education Assistants to fill permanent and fixed-term vacancies that may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2027.

As a Mainstream Education Assistant you will support teachers in delivering planned education programs, operate classroom technology, assist with small group programs, and help maintain learning environments and student wellbeing, including during excursions and minor first aid as

Qualifications

• Sound oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Strong organisational skills for delivering educational programs.
• Ability to support health and wellbeing of students.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering planned education programs and operating technology.
• Prepare and maintain the learning environment, equipment and resources.
• Supervise students during activities and excursions and provide care.
• Assist with minor first aid when required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Student wellbeing

Job 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 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. Bramfield Park Primary School (PS) fosters a compassionate and supportive learning environment, embodying the core values of Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe. The motto 'Strive to Achieve' is embedded in our daily interactions, as our dedicated staff, students, and parents collaborate to ensure the success of every student through exemplary teaching, effective leadership, and robust governance. Find out more about our school by visiting bramfieldparkps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

As a Mainstream Education Assistant, suitable applicants will assist teachers in delivering planned education programs and supporting a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students. Under teacher direction, they will assist in the delivery of planned education programs, including the operation of technology, and implement individual or small group programs. They will also assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment by maintaining equipment, materials and resources for use in classes, displays and demonstrations, and assisting teachers with the clean and safe storage of items after classes and activities. Suitable applicants will assist teachers with the care and supervision of students during out-of-class activities and school excursions. The role also involves assisting with the general care and wellbeing of students, including attending to students with minor illnesses and administering minor first aid where required. 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 Weston, Manager Corporate Services, on [phone] or emailing [e-mail]. During the school holidays, please contact Ashley Weston on 0499 995 833 and/or email [e-mail].

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

• 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).

Selection Criteria

• 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.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1064583 The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 16 October 2026