Education Assistant - Mainstream

Department of Education; City Of Joondalup; Sur place; AUD 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Heathridge Primary School in Perth's northern suburbs is seeking to establish a pool of Mainstream Education Assistants for permanent and fixed-term appointments that may arise in 2027. Successful applicants will support teachers with engaging classroom instruction and provide targeted assistance to students, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder as part of the school's Inclusive Learning Program.

You will help implement lessons, provide one-on-one or small-group support, and contribute

Qualifications

• Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or visa with work rights for term of appointment.
• Valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a Screening Clearance Number before you start.

Responsabilités

• Manage student behaviour in line with school policies and programs.
• Assist teachers with engaging classroom instruction and provide targeted support to students as needed.
• Help implement lesson plans and classroom activities, provide one-on-one or small group support as directed by the teacher.
• Contribute to an inclusive and engaging learning atmosphere.

Connaissances

Behaviour management

Classroom assistance

Student support

Team collaboration

Description du poste

We are seeking to establish a pool of Mainstream Education Assistant for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part‑time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. Heathridge Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School located approximately twenty‑five kilometres north of the city of Perth. Heathridge PS is a small, family‑oriented school where current enrolments are approximately 195 from Kindergarten to Year 6 with an existing 25% being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder who spend a significant amount of time in their mainstream classrooms. There is a dedicated and professional teaching and non‑teaching staff who are committed to meeting the needs of students and the school community, including a Specialised Learning Program (SLP) - Autism as of 2018. Heathridge PS is a dynamic learning community where members work collaboratively to give every child the opportunity to realise their full potential and so they can “Fly High-See Far”. We are proud of our high care culture and dedication to the provision of high-quality teaching and learning programs. We also pride ourselves on a reputation for inclusivity, values, pastoral care, strong academic results, and community engagement. Find out more about our school by visiting www.heathridgeps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Suitable applicants would manage student behaviour in accordance with school policies and programs is an important aspect of this role. In this role, you would assist teachers with the delivery of engaging classroom instruction and provide targeted support to students as needed. The role involves helping to implement lesson plans and classroom activities, providing one‑on‑one or small group support as directed by the teacher, and contributing to an inclusive and engaging learning atmosphere.

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 Denise Pires, Principal on [phone] or [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

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 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).

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1066137

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 26 October 2026