Education Assistant - Mainstream

We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant - Mainstream for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Highgate Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public-School catering to approximately 1000 Kindergarten to Year 6 students.

Highgate PS is a great place to work. The staff are committed, hard-working, and willing to go above and beyond for each other and for the students. We all share ownership, accountability, and responsibility for the school community and the progress of our students. We work hard to create a great school with a healthy internal culture.

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

The Role

Suitable applicants will ideally possess the ability to assist in teaching literacy, numeracy, and social skills. You would be flexible and willing to collaborate, work in teams and use explicit teaching techniques. Under teacher direction, you will ideally implement individual or small group programs or demonstrations and assist in the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment and school resources, assisting the teacher with care and supervision of students during class activities and excursions, as well as assisting the teacher with the general care and wellbeing of the students

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kristy O'Dwyer, Human Resource Officer on (08) 9253 2700 orkristy.odwyer@education.wa.edu.au

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1:Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated sound oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals.
  • Demonstrated sound interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
  • Demonstrated sound organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective educational programs to students.
  • Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and well-being of students

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1018188

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 13 March 2026