
Education Assistant
1 day ago
Join to apply for the Education Assistant - Special Needs role at Department of Education, Western Australia. 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 Term 3, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Weld Square Primary School (PS) is a school that pursues academic excellence and offers a recognised best practice pastoral care program to all its students. The school, with its well-established gardens is surrounded by native bushlands and parklands and located in the suburb of Morley; 10 kilometres northeast of Perth. The school's motto, 'Loyalty, Friendship, Respect and Excellence' is reflected in the curriculum offered and values the development of the whole child. Our learning programs are designed to cater for the learning styles, talents and needs of our students. In addition to the basic curriculum, special programs are provided in Music, Science, Visual Arts, Mandarin and Physical Education. The Virtues Program underpins all pastoral care programs including behaviour management, student leadership and peer mediation programs. Find out more about our school by visiting or Schools Online.
The RoleAs a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will work directly with students with a range of needs including physical, academic and behavioural. Under teacher direction, you will assist in the delivery of outcomes and education programs, whilst promoting and providing positive relationships in a supportive and inclusive learning environment. You will provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education. You should have a high level of interpersonal skills and effective communication skills to 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, including behavioural, functional and emotional needs. Flexibility and adaptability and the ability to problem solve and show initiative in responding to situations is highly desirable.
Qualifications- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
- Step 1: Select Apply for Job. Complete the online application form, including details of two current work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
- Step 2: Attach your documents. Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four-page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF, including the following criteria:
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 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 Friday, 12 September 2025.
Equity and DiversityWe 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 for more details.
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