Education Assistant - Mainstream

Pegs Creek Primary School · Karratha, WA

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

9 September 2026

14 days remaining

Posted 25 Aug 2026

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About Pegs Creek Primary School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-6

School staff (FTE)

26.8

16.8 teaching · 10 non-teaching

Students per teacher

13.9:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

234

Indigenous students

32%

Language other than English

46%

Girls vs boys

126 girls · 108 boys

54%
46%

Socio-educational background

Below the Australian average

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Source: ACARA My School data

Role description


We have 2 x permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Peg’s Creek Primary School (PS) opened in 1978 and is centrally located in a well-established section of Karratha bounding the town centre. The school is one of the smallest in the town of Karratha with an average population around 230 students. As an Independent Public School we are committed to using the increased flexibilities to enhance our strategic direction and meet the specific educational needs of our students.

The school motto ‘Be Aware, Be Involved, Be Your Best’ is reflected in the ethos of the school. Students are encouraged to show initiative and actively participate and contribute in our community. 

As a community we pride ourselves on our emphasis on building partnerships between students, staff and parents. Our stable enrolment is a result of a community focussed on “being aware and being involved” and providing the best possible learning environment for our students. Parental involvement is highly valued and encouraged. A strong and supportive relationship between parents, students and teachers is embedded in school practices.

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

The Role

As a Mainstream Education Assistant, you will assist in the delivery of planned education programs that will help in the development of young minds. In this role you will 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 w…

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