▷ [Urgent Search] Education Assistant - Special Needs

Overview

Division: Independent Public School - Southwest Education Region

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

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - 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 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Capel Primary School (PS) is located in a quiet, picturesque semi-rural setting bordered by the Capel River to the east and farmland to the south. The spacious school grounds and lush playing fields are enhanced by red gum and peppermint trees and an area of remnant bush in the north-west corner.

Capel PS is held in high regard by the local and wider community due to its achievements in student learning, quality teaching by the caring and professional staff and the shared beliefs we have with our active and supportive families.

Students enrol at Capel PS because of its emphasis on educational excellence, warm friendly tone, value placed on good citizenship, commitment to school, pleasant surroundings and the variety of programs on offer.

The Role

As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of planned education programs. This will include managing small groups of students under the direction of the teacher that will help in the development of young minds and support the general health and wellbeing of students. You will work in a collaborative environment to provide support for students in the classroom.

Responsibilities and Expectations

• Work with teachers to implement individual or small group education programs according to school priorities and approved programs and strategies.

• Support students with health and wellbeing needs and assist in managing health considerations within the classroom.

• Contribute to a collaborative team environment to support student learning and program delivery.

• Communicate effectively with students, families and teaching professionals.

• Assist with the provision of educational programs for students with special needs and, if required, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs.

Suitable applicants will ideally be caring, proactive, and responsive, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as possess good written and oral communication skills to enable the implementation of individual or small group-based programs. Education assistants work alongside teachers to ensure the implementation of the school business plan and priorities using the agreed programs and strategies.

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

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 work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

- A CV of up to three pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three page (half a page per criteria) statement addressing the 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/SS991798

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 9 October 2025

Position Titles Education Assistant - Special Needs

Agency Department of Education

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

Location Capel

Unit/Division Independent Public School - Southwest Education Region

Branch Capel Primary School

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

Position No. Pool Ref IPS/SS991798

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