Education Assistant - Special Needs

Transperth; City Of Gosnells; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Yule Brook College in Western Australia seeks dedicated Special Needs Education Assistants to support teachers in delivering customised education programs and fostering an inclusive learning environment. They will help students reach potential across academic, social, emotional, and physical skills, including use of computers and digital technologies.

Applicants will support diverse learners, apply consistent classroom management strategies, and respond calmly to challenging behaviours,

Qualifications

• Experience assisting in education programs under teacher direction.
• Ability to support students with diverse learning and behavioural needs.
• Knowledge of learning difficulties including dyslexia and ASD.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering planned education programs to help students reach their potential.
• Support inclusive learning environments and promote positive behaviour.
• Provide feedback on education and therapy programs and assist in goal evaluation.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour support

Student support

Dyslexia awareness

ASD awareness

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.

Yule Brook College is a proud Independent Public School inspired by our ethos of 'one student at a time in a community of learners'. Our school strives to meet the individual interests and needs of our students and provide support to develop the dimensions of the whole person.

First opened as Maddington Senior High school in 1978, the school became a middle school in 2000 and was renamed Yule Brook College. Since 2008 we have used the Big Picture design to provide a personalised learning plan based on each student's interests and passions. The Advisory class is an integral part of our school structure and students develop a strong bond with their class and teacher.

Find out more about our school by visiting yulebrookcollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

As a Special Needs Education Assistant, suitable applicants will under teacher direction, assist in the education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Education assistants will assist teachers in the delivery of planned education programs to assist students to reach their full potential through the development of their academic, social, emotional, and physical skills including the operation of computers and digital technologies. Within this role you would provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education.

Suitable applicants would support students with diverse learning and behavioural needs by implementing consistent classroom management and behaviour support strategies. The role may involve building positive relationships with students, maintaining clear expectations and responding calmly and consistently to challenging behaviours. You should use your understanding of learning difficulties, including dyslexia and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), to support students’ learning, communication, sensory needs and emotional regulation.

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 Tracy Wright, Deputy 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

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).

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 [phone] for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1073254

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 25 November 2026