Education Assistant - Special Needs

Peel; City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

North Kalgoorlie Primary School invites applications for an Education Assistant – Special Needs, to support inclusive teaching and student development. Roles may be permanent or fixed-term, full-time or part-time, commencing during the 2027 school year.

The successful candidate will work under teacher direction to assist in education programs and promote a caring, inclusive classroom environment. Applicants should have strong interpersonal skills and ideally experience with students with

Qualifications

• High level interpersonal skills and ability to work with staff to meet student needs.
• Knowledge/experience with students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties.
• Ability to support student growth academically and socially in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering planned education programs under teacher direction.
• Promote a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Provide feedback on education and therapy programs and participate in goal evaluation in special education.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Tools

Computers & digital technologies

Job description

Applicants deemed suitable in process IPS/SS1030683 need not reapply.

We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant – 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.

North Kalgoorlie Primary School (PS) is located in suburb of Lamington. Lamington is one of Kalgoorlie's oldest and finest suburbs. The school first opened in 1902 and boasts a tradition and spirit that brings all ex and current North Kalers together as one. North Kalgoorlie PS is a very proud school, and we are committed to providing a learning environment that is inclusive, motivational, supportive, caring and engaging for every student. We have Pastoral Care as a priority and inclusivity is a large part of this.

Currently we run a number of programs across the school supporting our focus of developing a safe, healthy and enjoyable learning environment. We are continuing to explore how we are inclusive of our students learning styles, needs, culture, interests and best meeting the needs of our students. Students at North Kalgoorlie PS are from varied backgrounds. Some are fourth generation Kalgoorlie born families. Some are families involved in the mining industry who move location regularly. Others are from various Aboriginal groups around the state and country.

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

The Role

Special Needs Education Assistants, under teacher direction, assist in the education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Education Assistants should 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 applicantswill ideally have a high level of interpersonal skills and work collaboratively with staff members to meet the needs of students. Applicants will ideally possess the knowledge and experience of working with students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties and the ability to support student growth, both academically and socially, within the classroom setting.

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 Caroline Kelly, 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).

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1070589

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 27 November 2026