Position Details

St Joseph's School, Queens Park is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Education Assistant to join our Kindergarten team for three days per week during Term 4, 2026 (Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays). Three days per week-Temporaray, until December 31st,(With the possibility of continuing in 2027)

This is a rewarding opportunity to work alongside our experienced teaching staff to support the learning, development, and wellbeing of our youngest students in a nurturing and engaging early childhood workplace.

Selection Criteria

- Relevant Qualifications and Experience

Demonstrated qualifications in Education Support (Certificate III or IV or equivalent) and/or experience in an early childhood setting or similar.
- Early Childhood Experience

Experience in working with young children in Kindergarten, Pre-Primary, childcare, or an early childhood setting.
- Ability to Support Student Learning

Demonstrated ability to support the educational, social ,emotional and behavioural development of young children within a learning environment.
- Childsafe and Wellbeing Support

A commitment to promoting the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and contribute positively to the school community.
- Communication and Teamwork Skills

Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with teachers, school staff, and families while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Organisation and Initiative

- Ability to follow teacher direction, manage assigned tasks effectively, and show initiative when supporting student learning and classroom routines.




- Applicants must be willing to support the objectives and ethos of Catholic Education and be prepared to involve themselves in the extra-curricular life of the school.

Qualifications Required

Application Details Applicants are to submit a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria, curriculum vitae (CV) or resume, a copy of professional qualifications, and the names and contact details for at least two referees, one of whom must be a current employer (where possible). Please send the covering letter addressed to the Principal, Mrs Kaye Savage-Morton to: [email protected]

All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.

Catholic Education Western

Australia also encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

In applying for this position you will be providing personal information to the School. This information will be used in order to assess your application for employment.

A current National Police History Check as issued by the Department of Education Western Australia must also be included. The appropriate Criminal History Record Check form is available from the Department of Education website.

On appointment successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check. Application forms are available at certain Australia Post Outlets throughout the State. A list of participating Australia Post outlets can be found on the Australia Post website. An application for a WWC must be made in person.

📌 Education Assistant (Kindergarten) (Sydney)
🏢 Catholic Education Western Australia
📍 Sydney