Education Assistant - Mainstream

Karratha Primary School · Karratha, WA

Employment

Part time, Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

9 October 2026

29 days remaining

Posted 9 Sep 2026

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About Karratha Primary School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-6

School staff (FTE)

35.5

19.9 teaching · 15.6 non-teaching

Students per teacher

13.5:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

268

Indigenous students

25%

Language other than English

31%

Girls vs boys

134 girls · 134 boys

50%
50%

Socio-educational background

Below the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description


This is a 7 month fixed term, part-time (0.8 FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency

At Karratha Primary School (PS), we have high expectations.

We value care, personal best and responsibility.

We embrace diversity and inclusivity.

Our school community nurtures a sense of belonging. 

Nestled in the heart of Karratha, our impressive facilities and stunningly landscaped grounds create an inviting and inclusive environment for all students. Our diverse team of educators range from enthusiastic graduates to seasoned lead teachers. We have a strong emphasis on support, professional learning and growth, empowering our staff to deliver outstanding education to approximately 280 students from Kindergarten to Year 6.

Find out more about our school by visiting karrathaps.wa.edu.au

The Role

Join our team as a Mainstream Education Assistant and play an important role in supporting students to achieve their educational and personal goals. Working alongside teachers, you will contribute to the delivery of planned education programs and help create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

As an Education Assistant you would be responsible for assisting with the care and supervision of students during class activities and in the delivery of planned education programs, with the ability to assist in teaching literacy, numeracy, and social skills. In this role, you will ideally collaborate and work in a team environment, possess good written and oral communication skills to enable the implementation of explicit teaching techniques, of individ…

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