Education Assistant - Lead

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026

Baynton West Primary School is nestled at the foothills of Karratha, on Ngarluma Country. The suburb was named after Dr Baynton who, along with Harry Whittal-Venn, established Karratha Station and in the local Aboriginal language, Karratha is said to mean ‘Sacred Earth’.

Our school foundations have formed powerful traditions, and we are constantly seeking ways to work with our community. The ‘Baynton West Way’ has become a way of life for many of our students and staff. Integrity, innovation, dedication and caring are our key guiding beacons, and our school vision of, ‘Children are at the heart of our school’ embodies everything we do.

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

The Role

The role of the Lead Education Assistant (EA) is to lead, mentor, coach, and model good practices for other EAs. As an important and valued leader, you will assist in supporting the Leadership Team in leading, growing and managing the Education Assistant workforce.

The successful applicant will ideally possess strong communication and organisation skills and be able to work collaboratively with superordinates and subordinates, building and maintaining effective team-based relationships.

The Lead EAs assists in providing support and training our EAs, to promote positive student behaviour and improved educational outcomes in the classroom. Experience working with students with a range of learning needs including ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) will be well regarded.

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