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Education Assistant - Upper Primary

Full-time (8:15am to 3:30pm), from 20 July 2026.

Perth Montessori is seeking a full-time education assistant to join our Primary 9 to 12 environment. This role supports the Montessori teacher and contributes to a prepared, purposeful and respectful learning environment for students. Working within the Montessori framework, the education assistant helps maintain an atmosphere of calm, independence and purposeful activity while providing practical support to both students and teachers.

Training and/or experience working in a Montessori environment is highly advantageous.

Key responsibilities

Working with teachers and staff

• Support the class teacher with classroom management by proactively monitoring classroom activity, responding to student needs and protecting lesson time.
• Collaborate effectively with the teacher to implement learning plans and support students to achieve individual and group goals.
• Record observations and support documentation as directed by the teacher.
• Direct family inquiries about student learning, behaviour or classroom activities to the teacher, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Work respectfully and collaboratively as part of the broader Primary and whole-school team.
• Participate in and/or contribute to school activities from time to time, including camps, excursions, concerts, sporting activities, clubs, parent education evenings and community events.

Working with students

• Support students aged 9 to 12 in a way that is consistent with Montessori philosophy, including respect for independence, concentration, choice and responsibility.
• Support small groups and individuals with the learning.
• Model grace and courtesy in all interactions with students.
• Move calmly and quietly within the learning environment, avoiding unnecessary interruption to students at work.
• Set clear expectations and limits in a calm and respectful manner.
• Support students to develop independence, organisation, social responsibility and care for the environment.
• Provide additional support to students with diverse learning, social, emotional or developmental needs.
• Administer first aid and provide pastoral care as required.
• Undertake lunch supervision and yard duty according to the school roster.

Care of the environment

• Assist in maintaining a clean, ordered and purposeful Montessori environment.
• Support students to care for classroom materials, manage their belongings and maintain their workspaces.
• Assist with the preparation, organisation and care of classroom materials and supplies.
• Undertake discreet cleaning, tidying and resetting of the environment throughout the day as needed.
• Contribute to the smooth daily functioning of the classroom and wider Primary environment.

Qualifications, skills and experience

• Certificate III or IV in Education Support, Early Childhood Education and Care, School Based Education Support or similar is essential.
• Current Working With Children Check or ability to obtain one.
• Experience working with primary-aged children.
• Training and/or experience in a Montessori environment is highly advantageous.
• Shared values and expectations in working with children that align with Montessori philosophy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• An understanding of neurodivergence and other differences that may impact student success at school.
• A calm, respectful and professional manner.
• Commitment to child safety, inclusion and the wellbeing of all students.

About Us

Perth Montessori is an independent, non-denominational school in Burswood, WA, providing education from early childhood to Year 12.

Perth Montessori places a high priority on child safety and all staff are required to adhere to the Child Safe Standards, Child Protection Policy and the Staff Code of Conduct.

Perth Montessori acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which our school is built, the Whadjuk People of the Noongar Nation. We pay respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is Thursday 18 June 2026. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the closing date.

For further information, please conact the principal, Sally Alderton, on (0)8 9362 3186 or email principal@perthmontessori.wa.edu.au