Education Assistant - Mainstream
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
12 October 2026
Posted 10 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout 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
Socio-educational background
Below 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 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…