Suitable applicants from previous process IPS/SS972149 need not apply.
We are 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 2026 school year, up to the end of Term 3, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Cable Beach Primary School presents an exciting and dynamic environment for students to learn. Our values: Be Safe, Be a Learner, Be Respectful, Be Resilient and Strong, and Be Your Best are embedded into our curriculum at every level. Using these values, the school implements a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) program to enhance school culture. The aim is to teach and guide positive behaviours within a fun, safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.
The school is renowned for its work valuing Aboriginal Education and teaching the Yawuru traditional language and culture – an ongoing focus. Whole school plans that improve education for our Indigenous students are guided by reflection against the Aboriginal Culture Standards Framework. Having recently been reviewed in 2019 as an effective school and receiving consistent education award nominations reaffirms that Cable Beach PS is outstanding.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online or our website www.cablebeachps.wa.edu.au.
The Role
Cable Beach PS has an Endorsed Education Support Program that caters for students with diagnosed disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Global Developmental Delay and Intellectual Disability. Our Education Support program provides small class sizes staffed with high ratios of experienced Teachers and Education Assistants with expertise in disability. Students have access to an alternative learning environment with a sensory room and outdoor area fitted with specialised equipment. We provide an inclusive environment where students are exposed to a range of different mainstream integration opportunities appropriate for their development.
As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will assist and manage students who have challenging behaviours. We seek applicants who can use their initiative, provide high levels of positive reinforcement and work collaboratively with teachers to ensure the delivery of high quality, student‐focused learning programmes. To be suitable for this role, you should have effective interpersonal and communication skills to support an inclusive, relevant learning environment that meets the needs of each child.
Staff work alongside NDIS and other therapy providers to collaborate on goals, ensuring home and school work together to help students achieve success. Highly structured schedules, routines and visual supports are used daily and prove beneficial to all our students. Communication skills, developing independence and emotional regulation are also a strong focus. Experience facilitating communication with non‐verbal students using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) such as visuals and speech devices is desirable. Special Needs Education Assistants ideally work closely in a team and provide support to colleagues when needed.
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 Megan Carr, Program Coordinator, on 08 9194 7300 or emailing Megan.Carr@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.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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 statement up to four (4) pages addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the 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 programmes, 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 programmes, including special education and therapy programmes where these have been implemented.
* Demonstrated good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery and development of effective education programmes to students and subsequent feedback to teaching professionals or psychologists.
* Demonstrated ability to assist teachers or therapists in implementing educational programmes, including special education and, if required, occupational and/or physiotherapy programmes.
* 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 08 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1020370
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 11 March 2026.
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