Education Assistant - Mainstream
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
4 September 2026
Posted 21 Aug 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Rivergums Primary School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
55.5
31.8 teaching · 23.7 non-teaching
Students per teacher
17.8:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
566
Indigenous students
5%
Language other than English
24%
Girls vs boys
275 girls · 291 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant – Mainstream 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 Rivergums Primary School (PS), we live by the mantra: 'Every Student, Every Classroom, Every Day.'
Our instructional model spans Kindergarten to Year 6 and covers all key learning areas, with a strong emphasis on English and Mathematics. This model underpins our approach to both academic and wellbeing practices, ensuring that teaching is structured, targeted, and responsive to the learning needs of every student. As a result, we see significant improvements in achievement across all levels of learners.
Find out more about our school by visiting Rivergums Primary School or Schools Online.
The Role
Join our team as an Education Assistant - Mainstream and play a vital role in shaping the lives of students. As an Education Assistant, you would support our teachers in delivering planned education programs and fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. This is an opportunity to make a real cultural impact in the lives of students and to develop your own skills and autonomy in a supportive environment.
You would be responsible for assisting teachers in delivering planned education programs, including the operation of computers and implementing individual or small group programs or demonstrations. You would also help maintain the learning environment by keeping equipment, materials, and resources organise…