Education Assistant - Special Needs

Department of Education; Bindoon; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Bindoon Primary School is seeking a pool of Special Needs Education Assistants to fill permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies that may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may commence during this period to support planned education programmes in an inclusive environment.

Ideal candidates will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, experience with diverse needs (e.g., autism, ADHD, trauma-related issues, physical disabilities) and a collaborative

Qualifications

• Experience working with students presenting with autism, ADHD, trauma-related needs, challenging behaviours, physical disabilities or health conditions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with teachers, families and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering planned education programmes in an inclusive learning environment.
• Support student achievement under supervision and following teacher direction.
• Collaborate with school staff and external agencies to support learning needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Job description

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 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. Bindoon Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School that places a high priority on excellence in teaching and learning, strong relationships and positive support for all students. We are a proud community focused school which provides a high quality, well-rounded education where every student’s learning needs are met through high quality, research based teaching approaches. Find out more about our school by visiting bindoonprimaryschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

As Special Needs Education Assistants, suitable applicants will be assisting teachers in delivering planned education programmes in a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students. Suitable applicants will ideally display excellent interpersonal and communication skills and work collaboratively with teachers, school staff, families and external agencies to provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment. While working under general supervision and following teacher direction, suitable applicants will ideally show initiative and work effectively as part of a team to support student achievement. Suitable applicants will ideally have experience working with students presenting with a range of additional and/or complex needs, including Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), trauma-related needs, challenging behaviours, physical disabilities and medical and health conditions.

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 Maribel Ward, Principal on [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

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

• 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).

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1070437 The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 9 November 2026.