Mainstream Education Assistant

About the school

Tambrey Primary School in Karratha is building a talent pool for Mainstream Education Assistant roles. The pool covers permanent and fixed-term positions, both full-time and part-time, that may become available during the 2026 school year through to the end of Term 2, 2027. Suitable candidates may be appointed at any point within that period when vacancies arise.

The school, established in 1989, takes its name from Tambrey Station, one of the district’s earliest cattle stations. It serves families from Nickol and Nickol West and educates around 700 students from a wide mix of social and cultural backgrounds.

Tambrey Primary School is guided by a culture of nurture, inspiration and achievement. The community values high expectations and works to create an inclusive, innovative environment that supports lifelong learning and strong student outcomes.

More information about the school is available on its website and on Schools Online.

The role

In this position, you will support the delivery of planned learning programs that contribute to the growth and development of students. The work involves collaborating with others in a team setting and assisting with individual or small-group learning activities.

You will need strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, along with the ability to help maintain students’ health and wellbeing. Good organisation, initiative, and practical support in preparing and maintaining the learning environment are also important.

You will work under teacher direction and help ensure the classroom setting is inclusive, relevant, and safe. As your skills, experience and confidence grow, you may be given some autonomy appropriate to your level of competence.

Selection and contact information

Full role details, selection criteria and training requirements are included in the attached Job Description Form. For enquiries about the position, contact Mira Satie, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9186 7400 or email mira.satie@education.wa.edu.au. During school holidays, contact Mira Satie on 0499 816 655.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Department is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of Western Australian schools and communities. Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applicants are also encouraged to review the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021–2025 for further information.

Eligibility

To be employed in this role, you must have the right to work in Australia or New Zealand as a citizen, permanent resident, or visa holder with valid work rights for the duration of the appointment. You must also obtain a valid Working With Children Check before starting, and agree to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check as well as a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before commencement.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are provided in the attached Job Description Form.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online in two steps. First, complete the application form and include details for two work-related referees, preferably with one being your current line manager. Second, upload your documents.

Your application must include a CV of up to three pages summarising your employment history and relevant professional learning, plus a two-page statement responding to the selection criteria in the Job Description Form. The statement should address your oral and written communication skills, including your ability to work with students, parents and teachers, as well as your organisational skills in supporting effective educational programs.

Shortlisted candidates will be assessed against the remaining selection criteria in later stages of the recruitment process. Applicants are advised to prepare attachments before starting the application. Late submissions will not be accepted.

For technical help with the application process, contact the Department of Education Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127.

Additional information

Candidates already assessed as suitable in process IPS/SS996549 do not need to submit another application.

This vacancy is advertised as IPS/SS1048753. The Department applies a four-day breach period to this selection process. Applications close at 4:30pm (AWST) on Monday, 20 July 2026.

The advert covers a pool of positions that may be offered as permanent or fixed term, and as full-time or part-time, during the stated period.