Education Assistant (Education Assistant)
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
28 October 2026
Posted 14 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
PP-6
School staff (FTE)
33.7
22.6 teaching · 11.1 non-teaching
Students per teacher
18.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
411
Indigenous students
4%
Language other than English
34%
Girls vs boys
197 girls · 214 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Position details:
The school invites suitable applicants to apply for a full time, Education Assistant position, commencing January 1, 2027.
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School is a vibrant learning environment, catering for students from a multicultural setting in a co-educational environment from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6. With approximately 470 children, our school is seeking an inspiring Education Assistant to join our community, someone who fosters a love of learning, enhancing student engagement and improving outcomes for all students.
The school is a family-focused community where each individual is valued and respected in a safe and caring environment. Our values of Honesty, Respect and Responsbility ensure we focus on the development of the total person in light of our patron Saint, St Francis of Assisi.
We aim to promote improvement through building capacity, strategic planning and evidence-based decision making. Our staff are highly qualified and committed to the pursuit of knowledge for themselves and for their students.
The school enjoys a close relationship with St Andrew’s Parish, Clarkson, and a dedicated parent body maintains the strong community feel. St Francis of Assisi places an emphasis on building relationships, whilst delivering excellence in teaching and learning.
Selection Criteria:
- Be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic Education and demonstrate effective witness to faith.
- Show a genuine enthusiasm for early childhood education and the ability to work collaboratively with a team of dedicated educators to deliver high-qu…