Education Assistant - Mainstream

Department of Education; Wanneroo; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tapping Primary School in Wanneroo, Western Australia, is seeking Mainstream Education Assistants to support students and work collaboratively with teachers across Kindergarten to Year 6. The role involves delivering planned learning programs, preparing learning environments, and supporting student wellbeing and activities.

Appointments may be permanent or fixed term, for both full-time and part-time vacancies that may arise during the 2027 school year.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teachers to deliver planned learning programs, including individual and small group activities
• Prepare and maintain the learning environment – setting up equipment, materials, displays and resources, and making sure everything is packed away safely after activities
• Support the care and supervision of students during both in and out-of-class activities, including student break times and assisting on excursions
• Assist with the general care and wellbeing of students, including tending to minor illnesses and basic first aid
• Assist students with personal care, including toileting where required
• Assist with the organisation of classroom resources by maintaining inventory lists and monitoring stock levels

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. Tapping Primary School opened in 2007 and is situated on Wadjuk Noongar boodja in the Wanneroo Education Network. We are an Independent Public School of approximately 500 students from Kindergarten to Year 6, guided by our vision of Creating Opportunities for every student to Learn, to Grow and to Connect. At Tapping PS every child is known. Our teachers and allied professionals create supportive and engaging learning environments where academic achievement is nurtured alongside social, emotional and physical development. We are a school community growing with purpose, backed by strong families and a genuine sense of belonging. With excitement building as we prepare to celebrate our 20th year in 2027, there has never been a better time to join us and be part of the team that marks this milestone and shapes our next chapter. Find out more about our school by visiting tappingps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online The Role We are seeking Education Assistants who connect well with children, work collaboratively in teams and take pride in helping all students have a positive experience at school. Under the guidance of our classroom teachers, and with their full support, Education Assistants (Mainstream) should:

• Work alongside teachers to deliver planned learning programs, including individual and small group activities
• Prepare and maintain the learning environment – setting up equipment, materials, displays and resources, and making sure everything is packed away safely after activities
• Support the care and supervision of students during both in and out-of-class activities, including student break times and assisting on excursions
• Assist with the general care and wellbeing of students, including tending to minor illnesses and basic first aid
• Assist students with personal care, including toileting where required
• Assist with the organisation of classroom resources by maintaining inventory lists and monitoring stock levels

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team and to make a real difference in the lives of our students every day. 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 Teejay Domoney, Associate Principal on [phone] or [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).