West Beechboro Primary School (PS) is seeking an Education Assistant – Mainstream, for an Early Childhood position. As the needs of the school develop, this role may change over time.

West Beechboro PS, located north-east of Perth CBD, caters for the educational and social needs for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school has a rich cultural diversity, with a large percentage of its student population having an English as an Additional Language/Dialect background.

An Education Assistant (Mainstream) assists the teacher in the delivery of education programs including the operation of digital technology. They collaborate with the teacher to plan and deliver individual student or small group programs. They assist with the preparation and maintenance of the learning environment by coordinating equipment and resources. They also assist the teacher with clean and safe storage of items after activities.

In addition to these duties, an Education Assistant – Mainstream ensures that mentoring and pastoral care is provided to students, and counsels students on matters affecting their education, particularly those students at risk, in order for those students to have an increased participation rate and the ability to better utilise the education program.

The successful applicant will ideally have a high level of interpersonal skills to enable them to work collaboratively with staff members to meet the needs of students. You will ideally possess the knowledge and experience of working with a wide array of students. It would be advantageous for the successful applicant to have had experience in using the following programs: Jolly Phonics, Spelling Mastery, PR1ME Mathematics and Talk4Writing along with an understanding of Phonological Awareness and its importance in the development of literacy skills. Furthermore, experience in using the Zones of Regulation, and trauma informed practices would be highly desirable. The successful applicant will be working with small groups and or individual students, to support their academic and social development during their time at the school.

West Beechboro PS, with its experienced staff, works to create an environment conducive to learning. The focus is to provide students with the opportunity to aspire to academic excellence, develop a passion for learning and to become responsible citizens amongst society.

Early intervention strategies are central to the school’s philosophy, as is the development of partnerships with parents and the wider community.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:

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 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 West Beechboro Primary School can be found by visiting or .

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available

For further job related information:

Please contact Sara Wiggins, Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 9392 5100 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, 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

Employees will be required to:

obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment;

obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check; and

provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.

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 .

TRAINING

Employees will be required to:

complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;

complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy; and

complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.