Education Assistant - Mainstream

Department of Education; Shire Of Wagin; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wagin District High School, part of the Department of Education, seeks Mainstream Education Assistants to join a pool for permanent and fixed-term roles in 2027. Positions may commence any time in the year and may be full-time or part-time, depending on vacancies.

The role supports inclusive learning environments and upholds high health and safety standards. Successful applicants will work under teacher direction to implement individual or small group programs, collaborating across staff and

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship or NZ citizen, permanent resident or valid visa with work rights for the term
• Valid Working With Children Check before you start
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Screening Clearance Number from the Department of Education’s Screening Unit

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering planned education programs to develop learners.
• Collaborate and work in a team environment.
• Support the health and well-being of students and maintain a safe learning environment.
• Manage student behaviour in line with school policies.
• Set up and maintain the learning environment under teacher direction.

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. At Wagin District High School (DHS), our goal is to provide an empowering environment for life-long learning. Our school provides educational opportunities for students from Kindergarten to Year 10. We aim to support our students to fully engage with their learning through fostering respectful and understanding relationships between students, staff and families. Our school motto of 'Aim High' encourages the entire Wagin DHS community to continually strive to do our best. Just two and a half hours' drive southeast of Perth and two hours west of Bunbury, Wagin is a Wheatbelt farming hub, with a thriving Merino stud industry and rich early-settler heritage. All year round, you can visit Marroblie Bird Place to admire native birdlife and other fauna or hit the 10.5 kilometre Wait-Jen Trail that meanders past four lakes on the Coblinine River, with interpretive signs providing a window into local Nyoongar culture, flora, and fauna. For more information about Wagin, visit Destination Wagin . Find out more about our school by visiting www.wagindhs.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. 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. Suitable applicants should be organised and able to use 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 Natalie Reed, 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

• 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).