Education Assistant

Primary and High School position

About us:

Rockingham Montessori School is a co-educational Pre Kindy – Yr 12 School with over 300 students with sites located in Rockingham and Port Kennedy. Our School is small by design and has a wonderful community feel where every child and family is treated as an individual.

Description:

We are currently looking to for enthusiastic and self-motivated Education Assistants to join the school for our Primary and Adolescent Program with our site locations in Rockingham and Port Kennedy.

About the role:

The role involves assisting the Teachers in our School to provide a wonderful Montessori learning environment in which each child can grow to their full potential in all spheres of their development – social, intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual in accordance with Montessori philosophy.

The role of the EA includes preparation of equipment and tasks, provide assistance and supervision to students in their class. Communicating student information and updates to parents and working as a collaborative member of the educational team is essential, to achieve the best outcomes for every child.

The EA will:

· Support the philosophy and ethos of Rockingham Montessori School.

· Support the personal, social and intellectual development of students in keeping with the Montessori philosophy.

· Establish and maintain a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students; and

· Support the teacher to establish and maintain the best possible Montessori learning environment.

Benefits:

Continued Professional Development opportunities and a salary aligned to the Department of Education WA rates.

Skills and experience:

The position would suit an enthusiastic EA who has completed a Cert IV in Education Support and has completed or is undertaking AMI Montessori training or is familiar with Montessori principles and learning environments and is willing to undertake the relevant training. Knowledge of sounds write is desirable.

Enquiries and Application:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter about their interest in the position and a resume outlining any additional supporting information addressed to: Vanessa Aikins, Principal via [email protected]

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 3.00pm Friday 27 June 2025

You must hold a current Working with Children Card or apply before commencement.

Further general information on our school can be found on our website www.rms.wa.edu.au