Education Assistant - Special Needs

Department of Education; City Of Melville; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kardinya Primary School, part of the Western Australian Department of Education, is seeking a pool of Special Needs Education Assistants for permanent and fixed-term vacancies across full-time and part-time roles. Appointments may arise during the 2026 school year and into term 1, 2027, with opportunities across multiple classrooms.

Applicants should have experience with diverse student needs, strong teamwork and a commitment to improving educational outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with disabilities or learning difficulties.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with teachers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of planned education programs for students with special needs.
• Support students academically and socially within the classroom setting.
• Contribute to behaviour management and inclusive learning environments.

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 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. Kardinya Primary School (PS) is proud to work in partnership with our local community to educate and develop the children of Kardinya into the good citizens of tomorrow. Our friendly school offers a quality education experience for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, with our school population representing a rich tapestry of diverse cultures. We offer high quality teaching and learning using the Western Australian Curriculum, along with developing the 'whole child' and learning for life. Find out more about our school by visiting kardinyaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

Role

As a Special Needs Education Assistant, suitable applicants will ideally possess the knowledge and experience of working with students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties, as well as the ability to support student growth, both academically and socially, within the classroom setting. You should display a genuine passion for working with students and have highly developed organisational and interpersonal skills. Suitable applicants should be committed to achieving the best educational outcomes for our students. This role requires you to work as part of a dedicated team and provides you with the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to our school community. You may be working across a range of classrooms therefore the ability to be flexible will be an advantage. Suitable applicants will support students with special needs while working collaboratively with class teachers and other support staff. We are ideally seeking collaborative, team focused individuals who can support students across a range of special needs. Applicants should be innovative and have strong behaviour management skills, particularly the ability to respond effectively to challenging or complex behaviours. As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of planned education programs that will help students achieve success whilst supporting the general health and wellbeing of students.

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

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).

Contact Information

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jo-anne Edwards, Manager Corporate Services on [phone] or emailing [e-mail]. During the school holidays, please contact Pam Kennedy on [e-mail].

Closing Details

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/SS1065176 The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 14 October 2026.