Overview
This is a 6 month fixed term, part-time (0.6 FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2026. Scaddan Primary School, located 50km from Esperance in WA's Goldfields Region, serves Kindergarten to Year 6 students from the farming communities of Scaddan, Grass Patch, Cascade, Neridup and Salmon Gums. We are a close-knit, caring school that fosters strong relationships and a sense of belonging. With three multi-age classrooms — Early Childhood (Kindy & Pre-Primary), Junior (Years 1 & 2) and Senior (Years 3 to 6) — we offer smaller class sizes and evidence-based teaching to support high-quality, explicit teaching and learning. Our students grow as confident, independent learners and problem solvers, guided by values of pride, excellence, nurturing and respect, and equipped with the skills to thrive in a changing world.
Our school is on a strong improvement journey, with a clear and consistent focus on high-quality teaching in every classroom. Staff work within a connected whole-school approach, using evidence-based programs, explicit teaching practices, consistent lesson design and regular assessment to monitor student progress. We currently implement a range of high-impact programs and approaches, including explicit literacy instruction, structured synthetic phonics, Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) assessment, Talk for Writing, Tracks to Literacy, whole-school spelling and reading routines, and evidence-based numeracy practices. Staff use data regularly to inform planning, identify student needs and provide targeted intervention and extension. Professional learning, coaching and collaborative planning are highly valued, with staff engaging in ongoing development to strengthen literacy, numeracy and student engagement outcomes. We are committed to building a culture of reflective practice, high expectations and continuous improvement, ensuring every student is supported to achieve success and thrive.
The Role
Special Needs Education Assistant status to support high-quality teaching and learning for students with additional needs. You will assist in the implementation of specialised education programs, including occupational therapy, speech therapy and physiotherapy programs, helping to ensure students receive the best possible support and opportunities for success. You will work closely with teachers and allied professionals, support the delivery of planned education programs (including the use of digital technologies), and assist with implementing individual and small-group learning programs. You will provide feedback on student progress and contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of education and therapy programs. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of students and families within a supportive rural school community.
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.
Qualifications and 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.
* 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.
* Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team in evaluating educational programs, including special education and therapy programs.
* Demonstrated good organisational skills to assist in the delivery and development of effective education programs and feedback to teaching professionals or psychologists.
* Demonstrated ability to assist teachers or therapists in implementing educational programs, including potential occupational and/or physiotherapy programs.
* Demonstrated knowledge of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents; ability to assist with general health and well-being of students.
Note: Administrative or application-process information has been removed. For details on the role, selection criteria and training requirements, please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application deadline: Applications close 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 22 June 2026. If you require technical assistance submitting your application, contact the Department of Education's Recruitment team.
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