Education Assistant - Mainstream

Department of Education; Town Of Cambridge; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education™ WA seeks Mainstream Education Assistants for Kapinara Primary School for 2027, with permanent and fixed-term, full-time and part-time vacancies. Successful applicants will support planned education programs, work in teams, and help create inclusive learning environments aligned with student wellbeing and safety.

Applicants should have strong communication skills, assist with environment setup and maintenance, and contribute to behaviour management under teacher

Qualifications

• Collaboration in a team environment to support planned education programs.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of learning environments.
• Support inclusive learning and student health and safety.
• Manage student behaviour in line with school policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of planned education programs.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement individual or small group plans.
• Support the learning environment setup and maintenance.
• Help ensure inclusive, safe learning spaces for students.
• Support student wellbeing and behavioural expectations as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Behaviour management

Health and safety awareness

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 Kapinara Primary School our purpose is to ensure all students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to achieve their individual potential and contribute positively to society. The development of personal skills is reflected in the school motto - Kindness, Consideration and Services for Others. We strive to develop resilient students who treat themselves and others with respect, love learning, behave with integrity and think critically and creatively. Find out more about our school by visiting kapinaraps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

As a Mainstream Education Assistant, you would assist in the delivery of planned education programs that will help in the development of young minds. In this role, you will ideally 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 Jade Brennan, Manager Corporate Services on 0408 511 418 or [e-mail] . During the school holidays, please contact Jade Brennan on 0408 511 418.

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).

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1065211 The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 12 October 2026