Education Assistant

Overview

Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 2/3, $34.87 - $39.37 per hour (EA (Gov) GA 2025)

Work Type: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time

We are seeking to establish a pool of Special Needs 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.

As an Independent Public School, Hawker Park Primary School endeavours to motivate and inspire children, by offering a safe and positive learning environment which actively fosters their social, emotional and academic attributes to their full potential. Our pastoral care is based on our three core values of respect, kindness and manners.

Our motto - Together We Grow - epitomises everything we do. As a team, we work together in a spirit of cooperation for the benefit of the whole school community.

We seek to facilitate and develop enthusiastic lifelong learners who are both independent and collaborative and exhibit leadership and critical thinking skills, as well as creativity, curiosity, resilience, perseverance, compassion and happiness.

The Role

As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you would work closely with the Level 3 and classroom teachers to implement specialised education programs and foster a supportive, inclusive environment that meets the diverse needs of students.

Ideally, we are seeking applicants who are committed to working collaboratively and who value building positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community. Our focus on targeted academic, social and emotional goals supports students to successfully engage in all aspects of school and community life. Suitable applicants would join a caring, connected and student-focused team, using preventative and restorative approaches to build trusting relationships with students and actively supporting the development of emotional regulation skills.

Experience with supporting students with disabilities, including colostomy bag and PEG/PEJ tube use, is highly desirable. Special Needs Education Assistants work across the school. The ability to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behaviour Support Plans, as well as support student’s daily living requirements, is essential. Experience in assisting students with a range of high and low-tech Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) is also valued.

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 Sandra Beard, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9422 2000 or by emailing Sandra.Beard@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
- 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 (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 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 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.

Position Title Education Assistant - Special Needs

Location Warwick

Closing Date 2025-10-13 4:30 PM

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