Education Assistant

Overview

Join to apply for the Education Assistant - Special Needs role at Department of Education, Western Australia.

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 3, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Armadale Education Support Centre

Armadale Education Support Centre (ESC) is a specialist school catering for secondary aged students from years 7 to 12 with special needs. Growth, respect and opportunity are our Centre's core values. Our motto 'Education for life' reflects our belief that the specialised curriculum offered at school will prepare students for life beyond school. Find out more about our school by visiting armadaleesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Education Assistant - Special Needs are responsible for assisting teachers with preparing resources and programs that meet the learning needs of students with disabilities and to encourage these students to reach their individual goals. They should also be able to provide effective feedback when required on education and therapy programs besides actively participating in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of student's individual goals. As part of the role, you will ideally be required to work autonomously and with your class team assisting with the general health and wellbeing of students.

Qualifications and desirable skills

Suitable applicants will ideally work with limited supervision or autonomously and will ideally meet the requirements of a level 3 Education Assistant Special Needs. Applicants will ideally have skills in working with students using:

• Positive Behaviour Support strategies
• Applied Behaviour Analysis
• Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network (ASDAN)

Suitable applicants should possess a deep commitment to developing positive and productive relationships, embedding a proactive and respectful approach. Suitable applicants will ideally have a strong knowledge of a range of evidence-based techniques for learning and behaviour management and have experience working with students with special needs. Applicants will ideally support students at their work placement, in the community on leisure, recreation programs and the classroom. A displayed skill in the use of information technology (IT) is highly desirable.

Armadale ESC approach

As an Education Assistant at Armadale ESC, you will ideally have the knowledge of effective strategies to support students, combined with the ability to be highly organised and use initiative and to implement and evaluate programs for secondary students, with an intellectual disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, sensory impairments, physical disabilities, or severe mental health disorders in years 7 through to 12. Armadale ESC uses person centred planning approaches to develop the students Individualised Education Plans. The Education Assistant should display a willingness to support the development and implementation of student plans. These plans include curriculum differentiation, social competency, health care, self-management, and mental health.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Contact

Further information about this opportunity, please contact Karen Sansom, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9497 6470 or emailing karen.sansom@education.wa.edu.au

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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
• 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

1. Apply online in two easy steps:
2. Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A maximum three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
• Demonstrated criteria (see below):
  • Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills, including report writing and the ability to effectively interact with students with special needs, and liaise with parents, teachers and community members and assist teachers in understanding students where necessary.
  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills with the ability to contribute to a professional team and provide advice and evaluation in the development of the education program, including special education and therapy programs where they have been implemented.
  • Demonstrated ability to assist professionals in the implementation and evaluation of education programs, including special education and, if required, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
  • Demonstrated effective organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs and subsequent feedback and evaluation to teachers or psychologists.
  • Demonstrated ability to assist with the 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: SS/SS991543

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 8 September 2025

Job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industry: Education Administration Programs

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