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This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2025
Darlington Primary School has a long tradition of providing a quality education to students from Kindergarten to Year 6.
Key features of our school include the early learning centre for students in Kindergarten and Pre-primary; our magnificent amphitheatre; and our classroom and lunch shed which is recognised by the National Trust as having historical significance.
Our school motto of 'Resilience, Integrity, Initiative, Care' is regularly demonstrated in the actions of our students who achieve well both academically and socially. Our specialist programs in the arts, music and visual arts, French and physical education ensure our students receive a well-rounded education.
Find out more about our school by visiting darlingtonps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As a Mainstream Education Assistant, you would assist in the delivery of planned education programs that will help in the development of young minds. In this role you will ideally 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 will ideally 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 Naomi D'Arcy, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9257 4000 or Naomi.darcy@education.wa.edu.au
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
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).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
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
Your application should include:
1. A CV of up two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
2. An up to five (5) page statement addressing the following 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 programs 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 (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS962239
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, August 1 2025
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