Education Assistant - Mainstream

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Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region
Mount Lawley Primary School
Education Assistant - Mainstream
Pool Ref IPS/SS875548
Level 1/2, $30.75 - $35.05 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2023)
Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS875548
Appointment Pool
Mount Lawley Primary School (PS) are seeking to establish a pool for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year up until the end of Term 4, 2024. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2024.
As an Education Assistant – Mainstream, suitable applicants will assist in the delivery of planned education programs that will help in the development of young minds. In this role, you should collaborate and work in a team environment, possess good written and oral communication skills to enable the implementation of individual or small group programs, as well as support general health and well-being of students. Suitable applicants will ideally be organised and be able to use their initiative to assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment.
Mount Lawley PS has a long and proud history of educating the local community since 1912. We have a strong, supportive, and collaborative learning community with a positive reputation within the local and wider community. Mount Lawley PS is 4km from Perth's Central Business District. Our school was rebuilt in 2015 and is well resourced with high level of access to computers and other digital technologies. We work in partnership with its community to enhance education for all.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):

• Sound oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals.
• Sound interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
• Sound organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective educational programs to students.
• Ability to assist with the general health and well-being of students

Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Mount Lawley Primary School can be found by visiting or
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available
For further job related information:
Please contact Lesa Mileto, Manager Corporate Services by telephoning (08) 9238 0800 or emailing
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:

• A three (3) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
• A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and training requirements
Employees will be required to:

• Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment;
• Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
• Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
• Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
• Complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement;
• Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.

Education Assistants working with Kindergarten students may be required to have, or be actively working towards, a Certificate lll in Education Support (or approved equivalent) in order to meet the educator-to-student ratio outlined in the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and Care.
Approved equivalent qualifications are published by the
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Thursday, 7 March 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.