Education Assistant - Mainstream (Wellard)

Education Assistant
- Mainstream Branch: Sunrise Primary School Division: Independent Public School
- South Metropolitan Education Region Salary: Level 1/2, $34.75
- $39.05 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2025) Work Type: Permanent
- Full Time FTE: 1.0 Location: Wellard Closing Date: 2026-06-04 4:30 PM This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026 At Sunrise Primary School, our students are at the heart of everything we do. We are nurturing a caring school community that celebrates the connections and importance we all play to ensure every child is on a pathway to a successful future. This is supported by passionate staff, evidence-based practices and an unwavering commitment to student success. We are ideally looking for Staff who RISE to ensure:
- Belonging matters – every child is known, valued, and included.
- Inclusivity and diversity are embraced
- They bring passion to their teaching
- Active engagement in coaching and whole school practices
- Commitment and dedication to opening a new school and
- A sense of fun and joy in their work Effective teaching and learning will be grounded in evidence-based instruction and trauma-informed practices, supported by a consistent, whole-school approach to pedagogy, programs, policies, and processes. Education Assistants will be part of a dynamic, collaborative team, committed to continuous professional growth to ensure the success of all. Building a connected school community will involve prioritising warm, respectful relationships with families, recognising them as essential partners in each child’s learning journey. Find out more about our school by visiting Sunrise Primary School or Schools Online. The Role As a Mainstream Education Assistant, you will assist in the delivery of planned education programs that will help in the development of young minds. In this role you will collaborate and work in a team workplace. Education Assistants will ideally possess good written, oral and interpersonal communication skills to enable the implementation of individual or small group programs, as well as the ability to support the general health and well-being of students. You will ideally be organised and be able to use your initiative to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment. Working under teacher direction in a diverse role, you would also provide support to ensure the learning environment is inclusive and relevant with the health and safety of students being a high priority. Managing student behaviour in accordance with school policies and programs is an important aspect of this role. 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 Sally Woollard, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9553 8340 or emailing . 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 two (2) 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/SS1045191 Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position. The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 4 June 2026 Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r5mmi