Education Assistant (Education Assistant)
Employment
Part time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
2 November 2026
Posted 21 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
PP-6
School staff (FTE)
21.5
12.8 teaching · 8.7 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
156
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
23%
Girls vs boys
72 girls · 84 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Position Details:
Our Lady of Fatima School is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and professional part-time (0.4)/temporary General Education Assistant, commencing 1 January 2027. One of the days of work can be negotiated; however, there is a requirement for the other day of work to be a Friday.
Our Lady of Fatima School is a single stream Catholic co-educational primary school in Palmyra for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year Six. The vision of the school is: "Nurturing lifelong learners, who live out Jesus' message of love and peace". The school strives to live this vision by:
• Providing a holistic Catholic education, where the teachings of Christ are lived, valued and promoted.
• Striving for excellence and through contemporary pedagogies, supporting the resilience, curiosity, creativity and social and emotional wellbeing of each child.
• Fostering a sense of community through meaningful relationships with students, staff, parents, parish and the wider community.
• Maintaining an innovative learning environment, embracing sustainable practices.
Our Lady of Fatima School works in partnership with the Parish of Our Lady of Fatima, Palmyra and has been an integral part of the local community for over 100 years.
Applicants should submit a brief cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV) and a copy of professional qualifications. In the CV, applicants need to provide 3 professional referees, one of whom should be the current employer. Applications should be in pdf format and sent to principal@olof.wa.edu.au.
Selection Criteria:
* Be prepared to support the Catholic ethos in…