Education Assistant (Education Assistant)

Position Details

We are seeking to appoint a fulltime ongoing position as an Education Assistant commencing 1 January 2027.

Position Details

We are seeking to appoint a fulltime ongoing position as an Education Assistant commencing 1 January 2027.

St Columba’s Catholic Primary School, South Perth, is a double stream school founded in the Mercy charism and later led by the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart (Josephites) for many decades. It is a double stream co-educational primary school from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Education Assistant to join our vibrant and supportive learning community, commencing 1 January 2026.

Selection Criteria

• Applicants must be prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.


• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills so as to engage positively with colleagues, students and parents.


• Show initiative, is able to work independently and contribute to our team environment.


• Excellent classroom management and organisational skills that support the teacher and provide safe environments.


• The capacity and willingness to be a proactive member of a professional learning community.


• A preparedness to be fully involved in the life of the school beyond their immediate classroom and can demonstrate such contributions.


• Flexibility to work across differing year levels dependant on need from Pre-Kindy to Year 6.


• Have a sense of humour and is positive and enthusiastic.


• Seek to see joy in their work on a daily basis and should have high expectations of themselves and students.

Qualifications Required

• Certificate III or Certificate IV relevant to the role


• A cuurent Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check


• A current Working with Chidlren Registration


• Accreditation to Work in a Catholi c School (or willingness to attain)

Highly Recommended Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood

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