Meadow Springs Education Support Centre (ESC) is 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 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Overview
Meadow Springs ESC caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 with Intellectual Disability and/or Autism. Currently we have 89 students; based on enrolments, 90% have a primary diagnosis of Autism and 60% have complex communication needs. The ESC has 10 classrooms integrated within Meadow Springs school site. Our shared belief is that we are two schools but one School Community to which all staff, students and parents belong.
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The Role
Meadow Springs ESC is seeking to appoint Education Assistants – Special Needs to current vacancies. As an Education Assistant – Special Needs you will assist in delivering planned education programs, typically managing small groups under the direction of the teacher. You will work in a collaborative environment to support students in and out of the classroom. Experience and qualifications in working with students with Intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, complex communication needs, and challenging behaviour are highly desirable.
The suitable applicants should be friendly, approachable, flexible, and genuinely interested in supporting students with high educational needs. They should be caring, proactive, responsive, able to work collaboratively in a team, and have good written and oral communication skills to implement individual or small group programs. Applicants confident and innovative in using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) are encouraged to apply. A willingness to learn and apply new skills/knowledge is expected.
Each class has a teacher and a team of education assistants who work together to meet the learning needs of students. Education Assistants are expected to reflect on their practice, welcome feedback, and build positive relationships with students, staff, parents and community members. Meadow Springs ESC is a Positive Behaviour School; staff are expected to model the three behaviour expectations: being safe, respectful, and trying their best in both classroom and playground settings.
Want to know more? Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Eligibility and Selection
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:
1. Step 1: Select Apply for Job. Complete the online application form, including details of two work-related referees (preferably one being your current line manager).
2. Step 2: Attach your documents. Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three pages outlining your employment history and professional learning relevant to this position;
- A five-page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF, including:
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills, including report writing and the ability to interact with students with special needs, liaise with parents, teachers and community members, and assist teachers in understanding students where necessary;
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills with the ability to contribute to a professional team and provide advice and evaluation in the development of education programs (including special education and therapy programs where applicable);
- Demonstrated ability to assist professionals in implementing and evaluating education programs (including occupational and/or physiotherapy programs if required);
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents;
- Demonstrated effective organizational skills to deliver education programs and provide feedback and evaluation to teachers or psychologists;
- Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students.
It is recommended you have 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-day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 23 October 2025.
Additional Information
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 applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, 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.
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