Education Assistant - Mainstream
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
18 September 2026
Posted 8 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Mount Helena Primary School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
18.8
10.7 teaching · 8.1 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.7:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
136
Indigenous students
4%
Language other than English
4%
Girls vs boys
51 girls · 85 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
We are seeking to establish a pool of Mainstream Education Assistants 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.
Mount Helena Primary School (PS) can be found in the eastern reaches of the Darling Ranges. Surrounded by native forest, the school provides an opportunity for students to engage in a rich curriculum with a focus on environmental education. The school provides a positive and friendly learning environment and is highly regarded by all who pass through its portals.
Find out more about our school by visiting mounthelenaps or Schools Online.
The Role
As a Mainstream Education Assistant, suitable applicants will assist in the delivery of planned education programs that will help in the development of young minds. In this role you would 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 should 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 student behaviour in ac…