Education Assistant - Special Needs

Department of Education; Boulder; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Boulder Primary School in Western Australia is seeking Special Needs Education Assistants (EA-SNs) for permanent and fixed-term roles, with full-time and part-time vacancies across the 2027 school year.

The successful candidates will join a collaborative team, contribute to an inclusive learning environment, and support students’ social and emotional development while working closely with staff and families. Applications close soon and a detailed Job Description Form outlines criteria.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated good written and oral communication skills with students, parents and teachers.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities to evaluate educational programs.
• Organisational skills to deliver effective education programs and provide feedback to professionals.
• Ability to assist teachers or therapists with educational programs.
• Knowledge of health and physical disabilities in students.
• Ability to support general health and wellbeing of students.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver whole-school programs and wellbeing initiatives.
• Assist with planning and implementing student education and therapy programs as required.
• Support teachers and therapists in understanding student needs and adaptations.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Support to teachers/therapists

Health knowledge

Student wellbeing support

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.

Looking for a school where you can make a real difference? Boulder Primary School (PS) is a school with a proud history, a strong sense of community and an exciting future. Set in a unique Goldfields heritage setting, Boulder PS has a diverse and culturally rich school where relationships are at the centre of our work, every student is known and every teacher can make a difference. Our Aboriginal culture and heritage are an important part of who we are, and our students bring a wonderful range of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to our school each day.

For Education Assistants - Special Needs (EA-SNs), Boulder PS offers something special: the chance to belong, contribute and grow. We are a highly collaborative team that values and invests in professional learning, distributed leadership and quality teaching, while placing student wellbeing and strong relationships at the heart of what we do.

You’ll work alongside passionate colleagues, be supported to develop your practice and have opportunities to make your mark beyond the classroom. If you want to be a part of a school where diversity is celebrated, relationships are embraced and your contribution genuinely valued, Boulder PS could be the place for you. Find out more about our school by visiting www.boulderps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

We are actively seeking outstanding EA-SNs with exceptional interpersonal skills, with a natural ability to communicate effectively and foster genuine relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.

As an EA-SN you would promptly contribute to a positive and inclusive classroom environment, setting high expectations and cultivating a growth mindset, while nurturing students' social and emotional development.

Suitable applicants will work in a team environment through high levels of collaboration with their colleagues and committed to the delivery whole school programs, creating a learning environment that supports students wellbeing.

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 Jenny Edwards, Manager Corporate Services by emailing [e-mail]. During the school holidays, please contact Jenny Edwards by 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.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 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.

Additional Information

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1065611 The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 9 October 2026.