Education Assistant - Mainstream

Levels:; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampton Park Primary School is seeking dedicated Mainstream Education Assistants for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies that may arise during the 2027 school year. Opportunities may be offered as vacancies become available.

Successful applicants will join a supportive, collaborative team and assist in a kindergarten classroom and playground under teacher direction. The role includes literacy and numeracy support, preparation of materials, and supervision during

Qualifications

• Assist in kindergarten classroom and playground under teacher direction.
• Support literacy and numeracy programs and learning environments.
• Prepare and maintain classroom resources and safety during activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in teaching literacy, numeracy and social skills.
• Under teacher direction, implement individual or small group programs.
• Support student supervision during activities and excursions.
• Help prepare and maintain learning environments and resources.

Skills

Teamwork

Literacy support

Numeracy support

Classroom assistance

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 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Hampton Park Primary School originally opened in 1955. The school is located amongst pleasant tree filled grounds with ovals, play areas and equipment for all age levels. There is an Early Childhood building that was built in 2010 giving rooms for the Kindergarten and two Pre-Primary classes. In addition, we have a large outdoor playground which contains climbing equipment, a nature playground and bike tracks.

The school has a strong focus on explicit teaching, in particular the numeracy and literacy areas. Staff monitor student progress to ensure all children are achieving at their personal best. Specialist teachers cover the areas of Physical Education, Science, Music, Mandarin, Drama, Health and Environmental Studies.

Find out more about our school by visiting hamptonparkps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Suitable applicants will be joining a very supportive and collaborative team, therefore the ability to work within a team is highly regarded. Suitable applicants should be self-motivated, able to take directions when and if applicable and keen to assist in a kindergarten classroom and playground.

Suitable applicants should display the ability to assist in teaching literacy, numeracy and social skills. Under teacher direction, you may implement individual or small group programs or demonstrations and assist in the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment and school resources. You should also assist the teacher with care and supervision of students during class activities and excursions, as well as assisting the teacher with the general care and well-being of the students.

Dedicated and high-quality teaching and support staff strive to achieve our purpose and are the school's most valuable asset. Together with the strong leadership from the administration team, we provide a safe and secure environment that allows all students to flourish and reach their potential.

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 Reece Smith, Principal, on (08) 9413 42***or by emailing ***********@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.

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).

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 13 November 2026.