Assumption Catholic Primary School - MANDURAH

School Principal : Mrs Miranda Swann
School Address : PO Box 3130 Mandurah East WA 6210
Phone Number : 9583 8500
Fax Number : 9581 7889
Email Address : admin@assumption.wa.edu.au.
Web Site : www.assumption.wa.edu.au.

Type : Part-Time
Term : Ongoing

Position Details

EDUCATION ASSISTANT (ONGOING)


Assumption Catholic Primary School is double stream co-educational school from Pre Kindy to Year 6. A sense of pride and joy abounds in our flourishing learning community, where the whole community aspires daily to our school motto "United in Christ".

Assumption Catholic Primary School is committed to implementing contemporary and evidence based learning programs to ensure students are well equipped to become effective learners, able to work co-operatively with others, and to live effectively in a changing world. The school provides students with a supportive learning environment, with a focus on high impact instructional practices. We are committed to providing high quality and engaging teaching, and improving achievement in learning for all students. 

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Education Assistant to join our school in 2026. This is an opportunity to join a school where the focus is on implementing evidence based teaching practices to ensure every student reaches their very finest potential in all aspects of their development. The position is an ongoing position working Monday to Friday 9am-11.40am. 

Applicants will be highly motivated and committed to supporting staff to raise outcomes for all students; through rigorous high impact approaches to planning and teaching with a focus on engagement and progress for every child. They should work collaboratively to implement whole school approaches consistently and take collective responsibility for all students.  Experience in the MultiLit suite will be highly regarded. 

Applicants will be committed to ongoing professional learning and growth to ensure they maintain and build on contemporary evidence based approaches.

Selection Criteria

Applications are invited from enthusiastic and innovative Education Assistants with the following attributes:
• Demonstrate a desire to assist each student to achieve their potential and be able to assist with the learning opportunities provided for all students;
• Demonstrate excellence in classroom management and relationship building skills;
• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, flexibility and confidentiality; 
• Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff, students and parents; 
• Be a positive, professional and enthusiastic staff member who demonstrates initiative, a growth mindset and a desire to continue to improve;  
• Work under the direction of the class teachers;
• Be proficient in the use and integration of ICT skills, especially iPads; 
• Demonstrates a commitment to contributing actively to the life of the school and make a positive contribution to the culture of Assumption. 

Qualifications Required

• Hold appropriate qualifications of Certificate IV and/or Special Needs Qualifications; 
• Hold a current first aide certificate (Desirable).

Application Details

Applicants must submit a covering letter and CV directly addressing the success criteria. Applications should include the names and contact details of 3 referees, including the current employer. Email applications to miranda.swann@cewa.edu.au. The Principal reserves the right to appoint before the closing date. 

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.

Listed : 11th December , 2025
Applications Close : 5th January , 2026
Vacancy Number : 33276