Education Assistant

Overview

Education Assistant - Special Needs – Department of Education, Western Australia. We are establishing a pool for permanent and fixed-term, part-time vacancies that 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.

Kalamunda Senior High School (SHS) has a long history of providing a quality education and offers a range of programs including Gifted and Talented Visual Arts, languages (Italian, Indonesian and Japanese), Outdoor Education, Music and school-based Performing Arts. The school provides a welcoming, positive and supportive environment with an active student services team and Learning Centre to support literacy and numeracy development and students with particular learning needs.

The school values Community, Respect, Resilience, Pride and a Love of Learning and is committed to developing life-long learners. A school-wide pedagogy that is engaging, relevant, collaborative and reflective underpins teaching and learning.

Find out more about our school at kalamundashs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Suitable applicants will assist teaching staff in the delivery of planned education programs and promote a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students. They should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate with teachers to create and maintain an inclusive education program to meet the specific needs of students. An understanding and regular use of safe work practices is highly regarded.

To succeed in this role, you should be organized and able to use your initiative to assist teachers with the general care and wellbeing of students and the maintenance of the learning environment. You should be capable of working under general supervision and autonomously, and contribute advice and expertise, collaborating with school community members to support student achievement. We are seeking applicants who are committed to enhancing students' learning opportunities using differentiation, intervention and engagement strategies to assist students in accessing the curriculum.

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 Natalie Robertson, Manager Corporate Services, at (08) 9293 6400 or natalie.robertson@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 WA community. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, 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 details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with 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 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:

Attach:

• A CV of up to three pages outlining your employment history and professional learning relevant to this position.
• A four-page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF, including:
  • Demonstrated good written and oral communication skills, including 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 and ability to work as part of a team in evaluating educational programs, including special education and therapy programs where implemented.
  • Demonstrated good organisational skills to assist in the delivery and development of effective education programs and feedback to professionals or psychologists.
  • Demonstrated ability to assist teachers or therapists in implementing educational programs, including special education and, if required, 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. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, contact the Department of Education's Recruitment team at (08) 9264 4127.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS990051

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 5 September 2025

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Education Administration Programs

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