Education Assistant (Education Assistant)

Employment

Part time, Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

30 September 2026

14 days remaining

Posted 15 Sep 2026

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About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

PP-6

School staff (FTE)

18.5

11.2 teaching · 7.3 non-teaching

Students per teacher

17:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

190

Indigenous students

6%

Language other than English

4%

Girls vs boys

92 girls · 98 boys

48%
52%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

Position Details:

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Education Assistant to join our dedicated Early Years team for the 2027 academic year. Here at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Pinjarra, we place a strong emphasis on our school vision ‘every child is known’.
We are a dynamic, single stream, Catholic co-educational primary school catering for approximately 250 students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year Six. 
The work of the Sisters of St Joseph and the founder of the order, St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, is the corner stone of our school where each community member is nurtured spiritually, academically, socially and physically. The school enjoys a close relationship with the parish and strong support from the parent community.

Selection Criteria:

Promotes the Catholic faith, education and ethos of the school 
Demonstrates excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills 
Willingness to work under the direction of the classroom teacher
Demonstrates the skills and capacity to promote a strong staff culture and work collaboratively with students, staff, parents and parish to build community

Qualifications Required: 
Certificate III Teacher Assistant Qualification
A Diploma Level Education and Care Qualification as listed on the ACECQA website will be highly regarded 
Accreditation to Work in a Catholic School or working towards

Applicants are required to submit a covering letter addressing the selection criteria and a curriculum vitae.
Please include contact details for two professional referees, including your current employer.
Email applications to t…

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