We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistants - Special Needs for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Ballajura Community College (BCC) provides a high-quality educational experience for all students and has remained committed to providing a range of flexible programs catering for all student interests, needs and abilities. We are proud of our multicultural community and diversity amongst our students fostering an environment of Respect, Equity, Achievement, Care and Health: our REACH values.
Our College's flexibility in curriculum provision, our vibrant engaging environment, and our focus on learning and teaching, provides our students with the opportunity to achieve excellent educational outcomes and the skills to move into further education and training or directly into the workplace.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.bcc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Under teacher direction, an Education Assistant - Special Needs assists in the education programs and should promote a supportive and inclusive learning environment. They assist teachers in the delivery of planned education programs to assist students to reach their full potential through the development of their academic, social, emotional, and physical skills, including the operation of computers and digital technologies.
Within this role, Education Assistant - Special Needs provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participates in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education
Responsibilities and Requirements
Applicants should have a high level of interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with all staff members to meet the needs of students across the College in all areas and programs. Ideally, applicants should possess the knowledge and experience of working with high school students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties and the ability to support student growth, both academically and socially, within a high school classroom setting.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* Demonstrated knowledge of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
* Demonstrated ability to assist with general health and well-being of students.
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; and
* Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check 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:
1. Select Apply for Job and complete the online application form, including details of two work-related referees.
2. Attach your documents, including a CV of up to four pages and a four-page statement addressing the selection criteria.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Rebecca Treloar-Cook, MCS on (08) 9262 7777 or emailing Rebecca.treloar-cook@education.wa.edu.au
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.
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