Education Assistant - Mainstream

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of Esperance; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

North Kalgoorlie Primary School in Lamington, WA seeks an Education Assistant - Mainstream to support teachers with planned programs, operate computers, and help create inclusive learning environments. This permanent or fixed-term pool offers opportunities for both full-time and part-time roles to commence during the 2027 school year.

Applicants must meet Western Australian Department of Education eligibility, obtain a Working With Children Check, and be prepared for required checks; equity and

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering planned education programs
• Operate computers and support individual or small group activities
• Maintain learning environments by organizing equipment and resources
• Contribute to a safe and clean classroom environment

Job description

We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistants – Mainstream 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.

North Kalgoorlie Primary School (PS) is located in the suburb of Lamington. The school first opened in 1902 and boasts a solid reputation for providing a quality education in a settled and focussed environment, a standard expected by our actively involved school community.

The school has a number of programs and initiatives that support the very broad range of academic abilities. Students at North Kalgoorlie PS are from varied backgrounds. Some are fourth generation Kalgoorlie born families. Some are families involved in the mining industry who move location regularly. Others are from various Aboriginal groups around the state and country, while an increasing number come from cultural groups with English as an Additional Language.

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

The Role

Join our team as an Education Assistant - Mainstream and play a vital role in shaping the lives of students. As an Education Assistant, you will support our teachers in delivering planned education programs and fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. This is an opportunity to make a real cultural impact in the lives of students and to develop your own skills and autonomy in a supportive environment.

You will be responsible for assisting teachers in delivering planned education programs, including the operation of computers and implementing individual or small group programs or demonstrations. You will also help maintain the learning environment by keeping equipment, materials, and resources organised and ready for use in classes and activities, and by helping to keep the classroom clean and safe. This role will provide you with the opportunity to play a positive impact in the lives of students and to develop your own skills and autonomy in a supportive environment.

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 Caroline Kelly, Deputy 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 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 Friday, 13 November 2026

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1070583

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