Education Assistant - Special Needs

Central Regional TAFE; City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Connor Primary School in Kalgoorlie-Boulder is seeking Education Assistants - Special Needs to support students with disabilities. The role involves implementing specialised education programs and collaborating with teachers to deliver planned activities using ICT.

Appointments may be permanent or fixed-term, full-time or part-time, with applications closing for vacancies that arise during the 2027 school year. The school values inclusion, equity and restorative practices.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated good written and oral communication skills, including interaction with students with special needs, parents and professionals.
• Demonstrated good interpersonal skills, including teamwork in evaluating educational programs and therapy initiatives.
• Demonstrated good organisational skills to deliver effective education programs and provide feedback.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of specialised education programs (occupational, speech and physiotherapy).
• Work with teachers to deliver planned education programs and use computers/digital technologies.
• Implement individual student or small group programs or demonstrations.
• Provide feedback on education and therapy programs and participate in evaluation processes.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Disability awareness

Job description

We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistants – Special Needs 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.

O'Connor Primary School (PS) is a friendly school that values the support and participation of the school community. The staff are dedicated and enthusiastic in their endeavour to ensure the best outcomes possible for every student. This is epitomised in the school motto 'Friendship and Achievement' whichdrives the school’s values program which also focuses on Inclusion and Respect (FAIR). O'Connor PS has a strong focus on Restorative Practice.

The school is well resourced with many new buildings andInformation and Communications Technology (ICT) being placed into classrooms. We have several purpose-built rooms to cater for science and music which complement the general teaching classrooms. The grounds are well developed, and several areas are designed for specific age groups.

O'Connor is in Kalgoorlie-Boulder and was named after Charles Yelverton O'Connor (CYO), the Chief Engineer for Western Australia from 1891 until his death in 1902. CYOdesigned and, for the most part, guided the construction of the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme that first brought water to Kalgoorlie in 1903, as it does today.

Kalgoorlie-Boulder has a population of over 30 000 and lies 600 km east of Perth. It is primarily a mining and service city. O'Connor PS was constructed in 1996 and has grown steadily to reach a population of over 700 students from Kindergarten to Year 6.

For more information about Kalgoorlie visit here. Find out more about our school by visiting www.oconnorps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

For more information and to see a video about joining O’Connor Primary School staff, please click the video below.

The Role

Join our team as an Education Assistant - Special Needs and support the Department's objective of teaching and learning for students with special needs. You will assist in the implementation of specialised education programs such as occupational therapy, speech therapy and physiotherapy, helping to ensure that students receive the best possible education.

You will work closely with teachers to deliver planned education programs, including the use of computers and digital technologies, and will be responsible for implementing individual student or small group programs or demonstrations. Additionally, you will provide feedback on education and therapy programs and will participate in the evaluation process.

This is a rewarding role that will allow you to make a real difference in the lives of students with special needs. If you are passionate about making a difference, apply today and join our team of dedicated educators.

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 Belinda Ng, Manager of Corporate Serviceson [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).

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1072514

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 20 November2026

• 1. 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.
• 2. 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.
• 3. 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.
• 5. Demonstrated knowledge of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.