
Education Assistant
3 weeks ago
Join to apply for the Education Assistant - Special Needs role at the Department of Education, Western Australia.
We are seeking to establish a pool of Mainstream 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 4, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Goollelal Primary School is situated 20 kilometres north of Perth in the suburb of Kingsley. As an Independent Public School catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 our school motto is 'sharing, caring and learning' - reinforcing our belief in the importance of education whilst maintaining the health and wellbeing of our students, staff and families.
Our dedicated teachers and support staff are committed to providing a world class education. The children in our care are offered a modern, contemporary education with access to the latest technologies and learning resources.
Find out more about our school by visiting or Schools Online.
The Role
Suitable applicants should be highly competent, experienced and passionate. They should work as part of a whole school team committed to high expectations of all staff and students, and high levels of capability and performance. To be suitable for inclusion in this pool you will ideally have sound teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills in a recent and relevant educational environment that displays your capacity to assist the teacher with the delivery of planned education programs. Ideally, you will have a successful history of working in collaboration with teachers to assist with the preparation of learning experiences and the general care and wellbeing of students. We seek Education Assistants who are ideally committed to maximising their impact on student learning.
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 Christine Hemsley, Manager Corporate Services, on or by 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 referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
- 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 selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF.
- Demonstrated good written and oral communication skills, including interaction with students with special needs, parents and teaching professionals, and the ability to assist teachers in understanding students where necessary.
- Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and teamwork in evaluating educational programs, including special education and therapy programs where implemented.
- Demonstrated ability to assist teachers or therapists in implementing educational programs, including occupational and/or physiotherapy programs if required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
- Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and well-being of students.
All selection criteria will be assessed throughout the selection process. 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/SS990839
The Department applies a four day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 19 September 2025.
Details- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Temporary
- Job function: Education and Training
- Industries: Education Administration Programs
Referral information and location-based job updates are included in the original posting but are not essential to the role description.
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