Education Assistant - Mainstream
Employment
Part time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
9 October 2026
Posted 9 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout 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
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
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…