Education Assistant - Mainstream
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
23 October 2026
Posted 9 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout 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
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
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…