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 22 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Kapinara Primary School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
28.4
18.9 teaching · 9.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
18.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
348
Language other than English
19%
Girls vs boys
170 girls · 178 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above 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 Kapinara Primary School our purpose is to ensure all students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to achieve their individual potential and contribute positively to society.
The development of personal skills is reflected in the school motto - Kindness, Consideration and Services for Others. We strive to develop resilient students who treat themselves and others with respect, love learning, behave with integrity and think critically and creatively.
Find out more about our school by visiting kapinaraps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
As a Mainstream Education Assistant, you would assist in the delivery of planned education programs that will help in the development of young minds. In this role, you will ideally collaborate and work in a team environment. Education Assistants will ideally 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 will ideally be organised and be able to use your initiative to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment.
Working under teacher direction in a diverse role, you would also provide support to ensure the learning environment is inclusive and relevant with the health and safe…