Education Assistant

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Applicants from the previous process IPS/SS901330 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.

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 the end of Term 2, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

At Rivergums Primary School (PS), we aim to provide opportunities for students to develop their intellectual, physical, social, cultural and emotional skills. Students are exposed to the latest pedagogy, assessment strategies and educational research with a clear focus on the implementation of the Western Australian Curriculum.

Find out more about our school by visiting rivergumsps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

As Education Assistants, you would work under teaching direction in assisting the implementation of specialised education programs such as occupational therapy, speech therapy and physiotherapy programs

An Education Assistant - Special Needs supports the Department's main objective of teaching and learning of students through assisting the teacher in delivering planned education programs and encouraging a supportive and inclusive learning environment

Suitable applicants may provide feedback on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process and assist the teacher or therapist to understand when there is a communication difficulty between them and a student. Ideally, suitable applicants should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a group. Great teamwork skills with the ability to engage students in creating a welcome and safe learning environment are highly desirable.

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 Amanda Sykes, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9523 7500 or Amanda.Sykes@education.wa.edu.au

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 2021-2025 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
• c onsent 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 (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • 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.
    
  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 (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
  
  Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS964550
  
  The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
  
  Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 29 August 2025Seniority level
  • Seniority levelEntry level
  Employment type
  • Employment typePart-time
  Job function
  • Job functionEducation and Training
  • IndustriesEducation Administration Programs

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