Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
Salary: Level 2/3, $36.87 - $41.37 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2025)
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Applicants from the previous processIPS/SS1033534 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.
We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant – Special Needs for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
As an Education Assistant – Special Needs you will support the delivery of planned educational programs, working under teacher direction to help individual students and small groups. You will ideally contribute to a collaborative and inclusive classroom environment, supporting students' academic, social, and emotional development.
Experience working with students who present with learning and behavioural challenges, mental health and medical needs, or limited English literacy, English as Additional Language (EALD) is highly desirable. Training and experience in implementing Direct Instruction programs will also be well regarded.
We are seeking applicants who are ideally:
* Caring, proactive, and responsive to student needs
* Organised and effective team players, with strong collaboration skills
* Committed to building positive relationships with students, staff, families, and the wider community
Demonstrated experience and skills for the role include:
* Education assistant – Special Needs role experience supporting students with complex learning and support needs.
* Strong communication and interpersonal 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.
* Organisational skills to assist in the delivery and development of effective education programs to students and subsequent feedback to teaching professionals or psychologists.
* Knowledge and ability to assist teachers or therapists in implementing educational programs, including special education and occupational and/or physiotherapy programs.
* Knowledge of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
* Ability to assist with general health and well‐being of students.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached job description form (JDF).
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.
* 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.
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached job description form (JDF).
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