Education Assistant

Join to apply for the Education Assistant – Mainstream role at Department of Education, Western Australia We are seeking to establish a pool of Mainstream Education Assistants for permanent and fixed‑term, full‑time and part‑time vacancies that may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. **About Kondinin Primary School** Kondinin Primary School (PS) is a small, inspiring and community‑minded school with a diverse student population, serving families in town and on surrounding farms. We focus on using our strengths to drive student learning. Our community is tightly knit, diverse and supportive. Kondinin is a proud town located in the Wheatbelt, approximately 3 hours east of Perth, with a population of around 300. The community enjoys fantastic facilities, including a newly built swimming pool, sports club, community garden, hospital services, engineering support for the agriculture sector, aged‑care facilities and a hub for Western Power workers. The town is very family‑friendly with many outdoor play areas and a proactive Community Resource Centre that hosts events and after‑school workshops for children. **The Role** Kondinin PS seeks enthusiastic, hardworking Mainstream Education Assistants to join the team. Ideal applicants possess strong people skills and the capacity to relate to staff, students and parents. They are highly collaborative, willing to share skills and expertise, show initiative in adapting tasks to meet student needs, continually reflect on practice, and are open to observation and feedback for professional growth. You will contribute advice and expertise, collaborating with staff to support and monitor student progress, work closely with the classroom teacher to create and maintain a safe and supportive environment, and apply your experience in a mainstream setting or the capacity to learn and take direction. **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, please contact Aleks Mutavdzic, Principal, on or email 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 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. 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 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 A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position. A three (3) page statement addressing the 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 programmes 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 for assistance. Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 2 December 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr