Education Assistant

Overview

Wilson Primary School (PS) has a warm, caring and friendly community where every child is treated as a valued individual. Our vision is to develop well-rounded, confident and responsible individuals who aspire to achieve their full potential. We cater for Kindergarten to Year 6. Our team of teachers and education assistants provide innovative and engaging learning experiences and we have a strong focus on providing a high-quality education and require motivated and inspiring Education Assistants who are enthusiastic and dedicated to supporting students with additional needs in an inclusive environment.

At Wilson PS, we work together as a diverse school community, building positive relationships and providing an environment which empowers all students to achieve their unique potential. Find out more about our school by visiting Wilson Primary School or Schools Online.

The Role

As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to deliver education and therapy programs that promote student learning, engagement, and wellbeing in an inclusive environment. You will support students to reach their full potential through the development of their cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills. Within this role, you would provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of special educational needs (SEN) goals.

Ideal candidates

We are ideally seeking Special Needs Education Assistants who demonstrate:

• High-level interpersonal skills and the ability to build respectful and collaborative relationships with students, staff and families
• Flexibility, initiative, and a 'can do' attitude in meeting and responding to diverse student needs
• The ability to support student learning in small groups or one-on-one, particularly in the areas of synthetic phonics, literacy and numeracy intervention, and social-emotional learning programs
• Confidence in adapting tasks and supporting student engagement under teacher direction

Experience supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual Disability, and other complex learning needs across all years of Kindergarten to Year 6 will be highly regarded. Applicants with experience of Zones of Regulation, Restorative Practices, PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) and AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) devices are encouraged to apply.

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 Sam James, Deputy Principal on (08) 9376 8650 or emailing Samuel.James@education.wa.edu.au.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to participate in a work-related exercise. Details of the exercise will be provided prior to the activity taking place.

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.

Eligibility

• 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:

1. 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.
2. Step 2: Attach your documents. Your application should include: a CV up to three 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 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.

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: SS/SS980052. The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. 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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