Education Assistant (Education Assistant)
Employment
Part time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
2 November 2026
Posted 23 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout St Helena's Catholic Primary School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
PP-6
School staff (FTE)
48.8
24.3 teaching · 24.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
17.3:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
420
Indigenous students
3%
Language other than English
39%
Girls vs boys
199 girls · 221 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Position Details:
St Helena’s Catholic Primary School is a co-educational primary school catering for over 490 students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6. This is a wonderful opportunity for a committed and passionate Education Assistant to positively influence the lives of students and contribute to our Catholic school community at St Helena's Catholic Primary School.
Selection Criteria:
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
• Be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.
• Have skills and experience in working with and catering for the needs of all students and developing positive relationships.
• Be able to support the teaching and learning program in Early Childhood - Kindergarten (working with individuals and small groups).
• Work collaboratively as part of a team with other staff.
• Have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Demonstrate initiative, flexibility and the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrate the capacity and enthusiasm to build community in a Catholic school in
collaboration with staff, parents and students.
Qualifications Required:
Certificate III or Certificate IV Teacher Assistant (or equivalent)
* Accreditation to Work in a Catholic School (or willingness to attain this)
Application Submission Details
All applicants must submit the following:
Covering Letter which addresses the selection criteria and curriculum vitae - including how you would contribute to the St Helena’s Catholic Primary School community as a Staff Member (maximum of 3 pages).
Curriculum Vitae - which includes:
• Educational Qualifications