Education Assistant - Mainstream

About the role

Rosalie Primary School, which serves children from Kindergarten to Year 6 and has served the Shenton Park community since 1906, is hiring a Mainstream Education Assistant. This is a 12-month fixed-term, part-time (0.5 FTE) position starting in Term 1, 2027, with possible extension and/or permanency. The assistant works in a team environment under teacher direction.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in delivering planned education programs that support the development of young minds.
• Collaborate in a team and implement individual or small-group programs.
• Support the general health and well-being of students.
• Help prepare and maintain the learning environment.
• Ensure the learning environment is inclusive and relevant, with student health and safety as a high priority.
• Manage student behaviour in line with school policies and programs.

Required profile

• Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• A valid Working with Children Check obtained before starting.
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a current Screening Clearance Number from the Department of Education's Screening Unit.
• Sound oral and written communication skills, including interaction with students, parents and teaching professionals.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Organisational skills that support the delivery of effective educational programs.

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are in the attached Job Description Form. Applications are made online through the WA Government Jobs board, with a CV and a three-page statement addressing the selection criteria, and must be received by 4:30 pm AWST on Friday, 20 November 2026.