Education Assistant - Mainstream

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of East Pilbara; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education, Western Australia, invites applications to establish a pool of Mainstream Education Assistants to support Cassia Primary School during Terms 1 and 2, 2027. Roles may be permanent or fixed-term, full-time or part-time, available as vacancies arise.

Successful applicants will work under teacher direction, assist with learning programs, and help maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment for students. Applications close 4.30pm AWST on Monday, 2 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work under teacher direction in a diverse role.
• Organised, proactive and able to maintain learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of planned education programs for students.
• Collaborate with teachers and support a range of learning activities.
• Contribute to an inclusive learning environment and support student well-being.
• Maintain equipment, materials and classroom resources; assist with displays and safe storage.

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 Terms 1 and 2, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Cassia Primary School (PS) is situated on Kariyarra land in the Pilbara Region. The school fosters a love of learning through our motto of "Inspire, Believe, Achieve" that will see children thrive in a challenging and complex world, and encourage them to harness their individual strengths and address their areas of need.

Cassia PS fosters a love of learning in its students. We have a highly motivated and collaborative staff who support each other and work together to provide the best education possible for our students. Our school has developed an enviable reputation within the local Hedland community for providing a safe, welcoming and nurturing educational environments for all students. Cassia PS is a place where staff are keen to work, where parents want their children to attend and where students want to learn. The school’s motto transpires every moment of school life with a keen sense of community assisted by the School Board and Parents and Citizens Associations.

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

The Role

As a Mainstream Education Assistant, suitable applicants 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. Suitable applicants 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.

Suitable applicants will work under teacher direction in a diverse role. As an Education Assistant 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. Suitable applicants will ideally have the ability to manage student behaviour in accordance with school policies and programs.

We are looking for applicants who are ideally well organised and able to use initiative to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment by maintaining equipment, materials and resources, for use in classes. Additionally, suitable applicants will assist with displays and with cleaning and safe storage of items after classes and activities.

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 Belinda Clements, Manager Corporate Services 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 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).

Applications close

4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 2 November 2026