Education Assistant

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 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Cloverdale Education Support Centre (ESC) is a specialist education setting co-located with Cloverdale Primary School. Our vision is underpinned by the values of Growth, Achievement, and Passion.

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The Role

We are looking for committed applicants who are passionate about supporting students with a range of additional needs including autism, intellectual disability, physical disability, sensory impairments, and complex behaviours. Staff must be adaptable and able to work with both homogenous ability groups and multi-age cohorts. Collaboration and teamwork are desirable in this role.

Key responsibilities

• Support students under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Implement individualised education programs tailored to student needs.
• Support students in developing communication skills and accessing their education through the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems.
• Provide informed feedback on student progress and contribute to the evaluation of programs and achievement of goals.
• Contribute positively to a professional, collaborative and supportive team environment.

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 Jinane Haouchar, Deputy Principal, on or emailing

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 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 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 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 three-page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills, including report writing and the ability to effectively interact with students with special needs, and 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 the education program, including special education and therapy programs where they have been implemented.
• Demonstrated ability to assist professionals in the implementation and evaluation of education programs, including special education and, if required, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
• Demonstrated effective organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs and subsequent feedback and evaluation to teachers or psychologists.
• Demonstrated ability to assist with the 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 for assistance.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 2 September 2025

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Education Administration Programs

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