Education Assistant (Education Assistant)

Employment

Part time, Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

2 November 2026

9 days remaining

Posted 23 Oct 2026

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About 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

47%
53%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

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

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