Education Assistant - Mainstream
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
14 September 2026
Posted 31 Aug 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
61.2
36 teaching · 25.2 non-teaching
Students per teacher
18.7:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
673
Indigenous students
4%
Language other than English
34%
Girls vs boys
348 girls · 325 boys
Socio-educational background
Above 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 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2028. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
We cater for students in Kindergarten to Year Six across two sites and provide academic, social, physical and emotional well-being for our students. Our staff work with parents, carers and families to maximise opportunities for each student to reach their potential. These relationships are valued and are important partnerships that support a positive and nurturing learning environment.
Find out more about our school by visiting Lathlainps.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 well as the ability to support the general health and well-being of students. You will ideally be organised and be able to use your initiative to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment.
Working under teacher direction in a diverse role, you would also provide support to ensure the learning environment is inclusive and relevant with the health and safety of students being a high priority. Managing stu…