Education Assistant - Mainstream

Department of Education, Western Australia; City Of Stirling; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public educational body in Western Australia is looking for experienced Education Assistants – Mainstream. You will assist teachers in delivering education programs, manage resources, and provide support for students' learning. Essential skills include effective oral and written communication, interpersonal skills, and a commitment to fostering a caring and inclusive environment. This role offers opportunities for both permanent and fixed-term positions for the 2026 school year.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated sound oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with students, parents, and teaching professionals.
• Sound interpersonal skills to work as part of a team.
• Organisational skills to assist in delivering effective educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in delivering education programs.
• Implement individual or small group programs.
• Maintain learning environment by preparing resources.

Skills

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant – Mainstream for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period at Tuart Hill Primary School (PS) and Tuart Hill Community Kindergarten.

Tuart Hill PS provides a safe and caring environment where students strive for excellence and prepare for the challenges of an ever-changing world. Catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, we are an Independent Public School with a proactive community. Through our values of Excellence, Care, Equity and Learning, we foster a love of education so students will reach their potential. Our parents have confidence in our ability to support and challenge their children so they are well prepared for secondary school and beyond. Our staff inspire students and teach a positive, diverse and challenging curriculum that caters to individual needs. We also provide specialist programs such as Technology, Spanish, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music and Science within an integrated, sustainable approach.

Find out more about our school by visiting Tuarthill Primary School | Growth in Knowledge or Schools Online.

The Role

Education Assistants - Mainstream assist the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs, including the operation of computers; and, under teacher direction, implement individual or small group programs.

Suitable applicants will ideally have good sound, oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents, and teaching professionals. As an Education Assistant - Mainstream you would ideally assist the teacher with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment by maintaining equipment, materials, and resources for use in class. Excellent organisation and management skills are highly desirable to assist in the delivery of effective education programs.

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 Beverley Innes, Principal on [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the WA community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, 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).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to 2 pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A 3 page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF

Selection criteria (as listed in the JDF) include:

• 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.

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 [phone] for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1002798

The Department applies a four-day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 16 February 2026.