Education Assistant

Join to apply for the Education Assistant - Lead role at Department of Education, Western Australia.

We are seeking to establish a pool of Lead Education Assistants 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 3, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Marri Grove Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School that nurtures students in a safe and inclusive learning environment. Catering for children from Kindergarten to Year 6, our school is a key part of the growing Byford community.

Find out more about our school by visiting Marri Grove Primary School or Schools Online.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Special Needs Education Assistant (SNEA) to guide and support our team of SNEAs. In this role, you will work under the direction of classroom teachers to ensure students with additional needs are effectively supported in achieving their educational goals and promote a supportive, inclusive learning environment. The Lead SNEA will model, mentor, and coach colleagues in the delivery of planned education programs. The successful applicant should employ best practice strategies, provide constructive feedback, foster a collaborative and relational team culture that builds capacity and confidence across both Special Needs and Mainstream Education Assistants. They should bring a strong commitment to inclusive education, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build positive, professional relationships with staff, students, and families.

When required, as the Lead EASN you will provide feedback on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education. In addition, the Lead SNEA will create and adapt rosters, which include timetables, duties, check-ins for SNEAs and students.

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 Hayley Edwards Manager Corporate Services on or emailing

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.

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).

Apply online in two easy steps:

1. Step 1: Select Apply for Job. Complete the online application form, including details of two referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
2. Step 2: Attach your documents. Your application should include:

• A CV of up to two 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 knowledge of delivery of education programs and/or behaviour management plans; ability to identify problems and assist teachers and other Education Assistants in developing strategies.
• Demonstrated well developed oral communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, mentor, coach, induct and train other Education Assistants and professional teams, including providing advice and evaluating education programs.
• Demonstrated well developed written communication skills, including report writing, and the ability to coordinate, collect and present student data at a whole school level.
• Demonstrated well developed organisational skills, including the ability to coordinate staff rosters and relief to assist in delivering effective education programs.

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/SS990493

The Department applies a four day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 10 September 2025