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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 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.
Southern Grove Primary is located in the rapidly growing suburb of Southern River. The school is set in a quiet residential area close to parks, natural bushland and shopping centres. Our school opened in 2018 and has state of the art facilities including early childhood classrooms, primary classrooms, a library, undercover area, tennis courts, science room, music room and a visual arts room. Our students have access to cutting edge technology and our indoor and outdoor learning environment is exceptional.
Find out more about our school by visiting Southern Grove Primary School or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants will ideally, under teacher direction, assist the teacher in the delivery of planned universally designed education programs. They will work alongside the teacher to co-design universally accessible learning opportunities and help build a sense of belonging and inclusion for all students. They may be required to deliver explicit direct instruction programs for individual students or small groups.
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 Nadine Scott, Manager Corporate Services on 0892347700 or
During the school holidays, please contact Rebecca Burn via 0416 146 571
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
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 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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
* A 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 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS958902
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 9 May 2025
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