Education Assistant - Special Needs

Department of Education; City Of Canning; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Castlereagh School is seeking to establish a pool of Special Needs Education Assistants for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies arising during the 2027 school year. Castlereagh School is a specialist Education Support School for students K-12 with disability and high support needs, offering a vibrant, nurturing environment.

Suitable applicants will assist teaching staff in delivering education programs and promoting an inclusive learning environment, under supervision or

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with high support needs.
• Ability to work under supervision or autonomously.
• Commitment to inclusive education and reflective practice.
• Certificate 4 in Ed Support advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of planned education programs.
• Collaborate with school community to support student achievement.
• Engage in professional learning and teamwork.

Education

Certificate 4 in Ed 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. Castlereagh School is a specialist Education Support School for students K-12 with disability and high support needs. Castlereagh's staff motivate learning in children and young adults aged four to 18 in a vibrant, nurturing, educational environment. Whilst we foster academic skills through the Western Australian & ABLEWA Curriculums, we place great value on communication, connection, belonging, predictability and engagement. We regard every student to be an individual with their unique strengths, needs and learning preferences. Our students have diverse communication needs and seek alternative access to curricula and post school learning opportunities. Their needs are provided for with a well-balanced educational experience with a literacy, numeracy, communications and independence focus. Communication underpins everything we do, and we take great pride in seeing every student blossom. Find out more about our school by visiting castlereaghschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Suitable applicants will assist teaching staff in the delivery of planned education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. They will work under general supervision or autonomously and contribute advice and expertise based on their experience working with students with high support needs, including medical and disability, collaborating with school community members to support student achievement. Ideally, suitable applicants should be committed to enhancing students' learning opportunities through ongoing reflective classroom practice as well as plan and engage in professional learning opportunities which includes collaboration with colleagues. The ideal applicants would have demonstrated experience working in Education Support Settings and with students with diverse behaviour needs. They would also be able to work within and foster a positive team environment. A Certificate 4 in Ed Support would be advantageous.

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 Pauline Winrow, Principal, on [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

During the school holidays, please contact Pauline Winrow on 0412 813 849.

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: SS/SS1065449 The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 9 October 2026