Education Assistant - Mainstream

VenuesWest; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kardinya Primary School is seeking Mainstream Education Assistants for permanent and fixed-term vacancies that may arise during the 2026 school year and into the end of Term 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

As an Education Assistant you will support planned education programs, collaborate in a team setting, and help maintain a learning environment that prioritises health and safety and student well-being, following school policies.

Qualifications

• Good written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and follow teacher direction.
• Ability to support the health and well-being of students.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of planned education programs.
• Collaborate and work in a team environment.
• Support the health and well-being of students.
• Be organised and assist with preparation and maintenance of the learning environment.
• Work under teacher direction to ensure a inclusive and safe learning environment; manage student behaviour per school policies.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

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 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Kardinya Primary School (PS) is proud to work in partnership with our local community to educate and develop the children of Kardinya into the good citizens of tomorrow. Our friendly school offers a quality education experience for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, with our school population representing a rich tapestry of diverse cultures. We offer high quality teaching and learning using the Western Australian Curriculum, along with developing the 'whole child' and learning for life.

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

The Role

As a Mainstream Education Assistant, you will assist in the delivery of planned education programs that will help in the development of young minds. In this role you will collaborate and work in a team environment. Education Assistants will ideally possess good written, oral and interpersonal communication skills to enable the implementation of individual or small group programs, as well as the ability to support the general health and well-being of students.

You will ideally be organised and be able to use your initiative to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment. Working under teacher direction in a diverse role, you would also provide support to ensure the learning environment is inclusive and relevant with the health and safety of students being a high priority. Managing student behaviour in accordance with school policies and programs is an important aspect of this role.

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 Jo-anne Edwards, Manager Corporate Services on [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

During the school holidays, please contact Pam Kennedy on [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/SS1065178

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 14 October 2026