Education Assistant (Early Childhood)

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

16 September 2026

14 days remaining

Posted 1 Sep 2026

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About Our Lady of Good Counsel School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

PP-6

School staff (FTE)

17.5

11.6 teaching · 5.9 non-teaching

Students per teacher

13.1:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

152

Indigenous students

1%

Language other than English

13%

Girls vs boys

79 girls · 73 boys

52%
48%

Socio-educational background

Above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

Position details: 
Our Lady of Good Counsel School, located in Karrinyup, is a single stream Catholic primary school comprised of students from Pre-Kindergarten through to Year 6. Our school values of Love, Respect, Excellence and Justice are at the core of our community. Staff create a welcoming environment where all children and families are respected and actively encouraged to contribute. The school has a strong, inclusive parent community.

We are seeking a suitably qualified Education Assistant (Early Childhood).  

Applications are to be emailed to admin@olgc.wa.edu.au  

Selection Criteria:
- Experience in working with young children in Kindergarten, Pre-Primary, or an early childhood setting. 
- Demonstrated ability to support the educational, social ,emotional and behavioural development of young children within a learning environment.
- A commitment to promoting the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and contribute positively to the school community.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with teachers, school staff, and families while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
- Ability to follow teacher direction, manage assigned tasks effectively, and show initiative when supporting student learning and classroom routines.
- Applicants must be willing to support the objectives and ethos of Catholic Education and be prepared to involve themselves in the extra-curricular life of the school.
- Have or be willing to attain the appropriate accreditation to work in a Catholic School

Qualifications Required:

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