Education Assistant (Early Years)

0.8 Fixed Term Position

0.6 Fixed Term Position (possibility of a 0.8 position)

Commencing 1 January 2026

Infant Jesus School, Morley is a double stream co-educational primary school catering for children from Pre-Kindy to Year 6 with an approximate enrolment of 500 students. The school has a strong sense of community with an emphasis on pastoral care and acceptance of all cultural and social backgrounds and needs. The school enjoys a close relationship with the parish and strong support from the parent community. These exciting positions are in our Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten classes.

Selection Criteria:

· A clear commitment to the objectives and ethos of Catholic Education.

· Display a genuine passion for education and experience in an early childhood setting.

· Ability to be patient, tolerant, reliable and flexible in the workplace.

· Demonstrated skills in establishing effective working relationships to create a warm and welcoming environment.

· A warm welcoming disposition with a strong sense of confidentiality

· Sound written and verbal communication skills.

· A willingness to be involved in the extra curricular life of the school.

Qualifications Required:

· Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or Certificate III of Early Childhood Education and Care (or be working towards).

· Accreditation to Work in a Catholic School (or willingness to obtain)

· Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

· Current National Police History Check as issued by the Department of Education.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, addressed to the Principal, and a curriculum vitae, including the names and contact numbers of three referees.

Catholic Education Western Australia encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people of all ages and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.

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.

Tenure:

This is a Fixed Term position commencing 1 January 2026

Applications close: 22 August 2025

Please forward application to [email protected]