Education Assistant - Special Needs Branch: Churchlands Primary School Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region Salary: Level 2/3, $ - $ per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2025) Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time FTE: Location: Floreat Closing Date: 2025-09-22 4:30 PM Attachments: -
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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 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2026.
Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Churchlands Primary School was established in 1965 and continues to grow as an exemplary Independent Public School with students enrolled in Kindergarten to Year 6, representing 47 nationalities.
Our students are engaged, empowered and they excel
Our school vision is to provide all students with deep learning and experiences to develop their communication and creative skills in an environment where they are inspired to achieve their personal best.
Find out more about our school by visiting or
The Role
As Special Needs Education Assistant, suitable applicants will, under teacher direction, assist in the education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Education assistants will 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, suitable applicants would provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education.
Ideally, suitable applicants should have a high level of interpersonal skills and work collaboratively with staff members to meet the needs of students.
Applicants will ideally possess the knowledge and experience of working with students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties and the ability to support student growth, both academically and socially, within the classroom setting.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed 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.
Explore our 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 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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position Up to two (2) page statement addressing the selection criteria (2, 3 and 4) as outlined in the attached JDF.
The remaining selection criteria will be addressed during the interview stage.
(2) 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 (3) 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 (4) 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 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.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS986593
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Position Title Education Assistant - Special Needs Agency Department of Education Salary Location Floreat Unit/Division Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region Branch Churchlands Primary School Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time Position No.
Pool Ref IPS/SS986593 Closing Date Position Title Education Assistant - Special Needs Branch Churchlands Primary School Location Floreat Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time Position No.
Pool Ref IPS/SS986593 Salary Closing Date Agency Department of Education Description 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 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2026.
Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Churchlands Primary School was established in 1965 and continues to grow as an exemplary Independent Public School with students enrolled in Kindergarten to Year 6, representing 47 nationalities.
Our students are engaged, empowered and they excel
Our school vision is to provide all students with deep learning and experiences to develop their communication and creative skills in an environment where they are inspired to achieve their personal best.
Find out more about our school by visiting or
The Role
As Special Needs Education Assistant, suitable applicants will, under teacher direction, assist in the education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Education assistants will 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, suitable applicants would provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education.
Ideally, suitable applicants should have a high level of interpersonal skills and work collaboratively with staff members to meet the needs of students.
Applicants will ideally possess the knowledge and experience of working with students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties and the ability to support student growth, both academically and socially, within the classroom setting.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed 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.
Explore our 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 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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position Up to two (2) page statement addressing the selection criteria (2, 3 and 4) as outlined in the attached JDF.
The remaining selection criteria will be addressed during the interview stage.
(2) 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 (3) 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 (4) 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 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.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS986593
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
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