Education Assistant - Mainstream

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

23 October 2026

13 days remaining

Posted 9 Oct 2026

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About Dowerin District High School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-12

School staff (FTE)

24.5

12.7 teaching · 11.8 non-teaching

Students per teacher

10.4:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

132

Indigenous students

7%

Language other than English

6%

Girls vs boys

66 girls · 66 boys

50%
50%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description


 

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Dowerin District High School’s motto, "Together We Strive", epitomises the partnerships between students, staff, parents and the wider community to ensure each student’s needs are met and our school continues to thrive.

We are committed to continuous improvement and collective efficacy, where opportunities for growth and leadership exist at every level. Our well supported staff adhere to clearly articulated whole school planning and instructional expectations supported by data-driven decision-making to ensure teaching and learning are impactful for every student.

Student wellbeing is at the heart of what we do. Through our school virtues, restorative practices, and explicit teaching of positive behaviours, we create safe, predictable, and inclusive environments where students are ready to learn and achieve their personal best.

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

The Role

Education Assistants – Mainstream (EAs) may work in any class from Kindergarten to Year 10 utilising their skills and knowledge to support individuals and small groups as well as assisting the teacher with whole class activities. EAs will be expected to assist teachers in the design, delivery, and assessment of planned education programs. They will work with the teachers to create an effective, engaging, and inclusive environment based on high expectations, best practice, early intervention and integrated use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for learning.

The successful applicant will ide…

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