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. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
With an embedded vision to develop the whole child to succeed in an ever-changing world, Willetton Primary School (PS) is a high achieving school of choice, offering educational opportunities for Kindergarten to Year 6 students. Located in the southern suburbs of Perth the student and parent community reflect a diverse cultural background, comprising 635 students from 38 different nationalities, with 48 languages other than English spoken within the community. The school is highly regarded locally, nationally, and internationally and the demand for enrolment is strong. As a result, strict boundaries for enrolment are applied.
The Role
As an Education Assistant – Special Needs you will ideally possess the knowledge and experience of working with students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties, as well as the ability to support student growth, both academically and socially, within the classroom setting. You should show a genuine passion for working with students and have highly developed organisational and interpersonal skills. Suitable applicants should be committed to achieving the best educational outcomes for our students. This role requires you to work as part of a dedicated team and provides you with the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to our school community. You may be working across a range of classrooms therefore the ability to be flexible will be an advantage.
Suitable applicants will support students with special needs while working collaboratively with class teachers and other support staff. We are seeking collaborative, team focused individuals who can support students across a range of special needs. Applicants should be innovative and have strong behaviour management skills, particularly the ability to respond effectively to challenging or complex behaviours.
As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you are responsible for assisting in the delivery of planned education programs that will help students achieve success whilst supporting the general health and wellbeing of students.
We seek enthusiastic team members who show initiative in adapting tasks to meet student needs, who continually reflect on their practice and who are open to being observed and receiving feedback to guide their professional growth. Suitable applicants will ideally contribute expertise and advice, collaborating with staff to monitor and support student progress.
We seek Education Assistants who are committed to maximising their impact on student learning and who work well within a team environment. Our staff have high expectations and truly believe that all children can learn and be successful. As a member of our team, you should embrace evidence-based strategies in place across the school to meet the needs of students.
As a member of the team, you should help to establish a positive culture, underpinned by high expectations of student learning and behaviour. We are looking for suitable applicants who are passionate about working alongside students, families, colleagues, and the wider community to achieve individual student outcomes. A positive, proactive and solutions-focused approach is desired in this role, as is the ability to anticipate and adapt to change; showing initiative, flexibility and creative problem solving to produce the best opportunities for students.
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 Howard, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9376 86***or emailing ************@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.
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
- 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 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.
- A four (4) 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 (08) 9264 41***for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS994564
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 26 September 2025