Education Assistant

3 weeks ago

Murray Shire, Australia Department of Education, Western Australia Full time
Overview

Education Assistant - Special Needs role at Department of Education, Western Australia. We are establishing a pool 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.

The Role

We are looking for highly competent and experienced Education Assistants with a passion for working with students with special needs. The priorities and goals of this position are to assist students to reach their full potential through the development of their academic, physical, and social skills. Suitable applicants should be innovative, team players and have well developed behaviour management skills, particularly in dealing with challenging and complex behaviour. As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will, under teacher direction, assist in the delivery of planned education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Eligibility and Requirements
  • Be 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.
Application Instructions

Apply online in two 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 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 Job Description Form (JDF). Include the following sample criteria: demonstrated good written and oral communication skills, ability to interact with students with special needs, parents and teaching professionals; interpersonal skills to work as part of a team; good organisational skills to deliver and develop effective education programs; ability to assist teachers or therapists in implementing educational programs; knowledge of health and physical disabilities; ability to assist with general health and well-being.

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 Applications close at 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 10 September 2025. The Department applies a four-day breach period to this selection process.

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, 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 eligible as described above and meet the criteria in the Job Description Form (JDF).


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