Education Assistant - Mainstream

Employment

Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

12 October 2026

31 days remaining

Posted 10 Sep 2026

Details look wrong? Report an error

About South Kalgoorlie Primary School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-6

School staff (FTE)

35.5

18.8 teaching · 16.7 non-teaching

Students per teacher

18.6:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

350

Indigenous students

18%

Language other than English

32%

Girls vs boys

168 girls · 182 boys

48%
52%

Socio-educational background

Below the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

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 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

At South Kalgoorlie Primary School (PS), we value and recognise the diversity of our students and each of their individual needs. We strive to enable each student to achieve their personal best and to ensure that they are challenged and engaged in all parts of the learning process. We are an Independent Public School embedded in the dynamic South Kalgoorlie community where new things are always happening and great things are celebrated.

Find out more about our school by visiting southkalgoorlieps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

As a Mainstream Education Assistant, you will ideally be passionate about working with students. You will assist in the delivery of planned education programs, under teacher direction. Suitable applicants should 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, while working collaboratively in a team environment.

Ideally, you will possess a broad range of skills and strategies to meet the diverse needs of our students. You will ideally have experience and the ability to communicate and build r…

🔒 Sign in to read the full job description

Sign inCreate account