Waggrakine 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 which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Waggrakine PS is an inclusive mainstream school with an endorsed Education Support program for students with additional needs. As part of a collaborative and inclusive learning environment, you will contribute to both the Education Support program that caters for students with high educational needs, and the support of students within mainstream classrooms.
Located on Yamatji Country in Geraldton, Waggrakine PS is a well-established Independent Public School with an Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) of 867 and enrolment of 394 students, more than a third of whom identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. At Waggrakine PS, we Achieve by Caring by nurturing both the education and wellbeing of every student. Our core expectations, 'Respect, Responsibility and Active learning' are embedded in all aspects of school life.
We value strong community involvement and welcome families as partners in education. By maximising parent/carer engagement and maintaining open communication, we create greater opportunities for students to reach their potential. Our school provides an inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment where every child feels a genuine sense of connection and belonging.
Find out more about our school by visiting waggrakineps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As a Special Needs Education Assistant at Waggrakine PS, you will work closely with the Deputy Principal Inclusive Learning, Lead Education Assistants and classroom teachers to implement specialised education programs and foster a supportive, inclusive environment that meets the diverse needs of students.
We are seeking applicants who are committed to working collaboratively and who value building positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community. Our focus on targeted academic, social and emotional goals supports students to successfully engage in all aspects of school and community life. Suitable applicants will join a caring, connected and student-focused team, using a preventative and restorative approaches to build trusting relationships with students and actively supporting the development of emotional regulation skills.
Experience with supporting students with disabilities is highly desirable. Special Needs Education Assistants at Waggrakine PS work across the school, including within our endorsed Education Support Program. The ability to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behaviour Support Plans, as well as support student’s daily living requirements, is essential. Experience in assisting students with a range of high and low-tech Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) is also valued.
Suitable applicants will demonstrate the ability to provide feedback on education and therapy programs and activity contribute to the evaluation of students’ progress towards their individual education goals.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Tammie Jones, Program Coordinator on or emailing.
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.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- 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.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
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:
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- 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.
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.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Friday, 12 September 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr