Applicants from the previous process IPS/SS who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.

We are seeking to establish a pool of Mainstream Education Assistants for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Welcome to Spearwood Primary School (PS). We cater for children from Kindergarten to Year Six. We take pride of the high expectations of our students and staff in a high care workplace. We offer a safe learning environment to develop healthy and resilient learners.

At Spearwood PS we foster a positive environment where emphasis is placed upon a cohesive sense of belonging, values, and success for everyone. We are a caring, multicultural community working together to nurture our children into responsible members of society.

Spearwood PS has a whole school approach to teaching and learning. In every classroom, our dedicated and highly skilled team of staff devote an integral part of each day to literacy and numeracy. We provide a wide range of opportunities for children to develop skills, knowledge, attitudes, and leadership to successfully contribute to a rapidly changing society.

Find out more about our school by visiting spearwoodps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

As a Mainstream Education Assistant, suitable applicants will assist in the delivery of planned education programs that will help in the development of young minds. In this role you would collaborate and work in a team environment. 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 should 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 Lorraine Van Der Waarden, Manager Corporate Services, on 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 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).

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close:

4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 24 August 2026

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📌 Education Assistant - Mainstream (Perth)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Perth