Education Assistant - Mainstream

Education Assistant - Mainstream Branch: Medina Primary School Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region Salary: Level 1/2, $32.75 - $37.05 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2025) Work Type: Permanent - Part Time FTE: 0.6 Location: Medina Closing Date: 2025-10-24 4:30 PM Attachments: Information - Applying for Advertised Positions in Schools Jan24.pdf applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf jdf-education assistant (mainstream) schools - l1- 2023.pdf This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2026 Medina Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School located in Kwinana, catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Medina Primary School values its rich cultural diversity. At Medina we value family and community. You can find students of all ages learning and playing happily together in the classroom and playground. Class sizes are small and well resourced. Medina Primary School supports and encourages all students to be risk takers and achieve their full potential. The school aims to do this through relevant, engaging, and challenging programs that cater for the learning needs and styles of individual students. At Medina Primary School we not only strive to improve educational outcomes for students, but we care about the social, physical and emotional needs of students and their families. Find out more about our school by visiting medinaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online The Role Medina PS is seeking an exceptional 0.6 (3 days per week) Mainstream Education Assistant to support literacy and numeracy in our school. The successful applicant will ideally have experience across all year levels from Kindergarten to Year 6. Your primary role should be working in our kindergarten class under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher, to provide additional support. As a Mainstream Education Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of planned education programs, including managing small groups of students under the direction of the teacher that should help in the development of young students in relation to their literacy and numeracy skills, and support their general health and wellbeing. The successful applicant will ideally have an understanding of Early Childhood Education, National Quality Standards and working with younger students. You will be required to work in collaboration with the classroom teacher. 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 Karen Davey, Principal on (08) 6174 11or emailing 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 Four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position A 4 (four) 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 41for assistance. Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS999169 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 Friday, 24 October 2025 Position Title Education Assistant - Mainstream Agency Department of Education Salary Level 1/2, $32.75 - $37.05 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2025) Location Medina Unit/Division Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region Branch Medina Primary School Work Type Permanent - Part Time Position No. 00007258 Closing Date 2025-10-24 4:30 PM

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