Education Assistant – Special Needs (Australind Primary School)
Australind Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of Special Needs Education Assistants for permanent and fixed term, full‐time and part‐time vacancies that may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Australind PS has a proud 35‐year history and now caters for approximately 180 Kindy to Year 6 students. It enjoys strong links with other local schools, including Australind Senior High School adjacent to our property, providing unique opportunities for our students and enhancing the quality of our programs. The school has specialist staff in Art, Physical Education, Japanese and Digital Technology, and selected Year 5 and Year 6 students have access to instrumental music on site.
The Role
As a Special Needs Education Assistant, the suitable applicants will be required to assist in the delivery of planned education programs and the implementation of specialised, individual education programs. In this role, suitable applicants will apply techniques, skills and knowledge relevant to the principles and practices acquired through previous experience that will help assist students with a range of disabilities including Physical Disability, Intellectual Disability, Diabetes, Autism and Severe Mental Conditions. Suitable applicants will preferably have a Certificate in Special Needs while possessing excellent levels of literacy and numeracy. Applicants will also need to demonstrate exceptional teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills to provide support to parents, teachers and professionals.
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Eligibility
* Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
* Obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start.
* Consent to a and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
* Step 1: Select Apply for Job. Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work‐related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.
* Step 2: Attach your documents. Your application should include:
o A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
o A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF.
o Demonstrated good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with students with special needs, parents and teaching professionals on the provision of educational programs, and to assist teachers in understanding students where necessary.
o Demonstrated good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team in the evaluation of educational programs, including special education and therapy programs where these have been implemented.
o Demonstrated good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery and development of effective education programs to students and subsequent feedback to teaching professionals or psychologists.
o Demonstrated ability to assist teachers or therapists in implementing educational programs, including special education and, should this be a requirement of the position, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs.
o Demonstrated knowledge of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
o Demonstrated ability to assist with general health and well‐being of students.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job. Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1027698
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
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