Education Assistant - Special Needs

Department of Education; Donnybrook; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Donnybrook District High School seeks Education Assistants - Special Needs to join a pooled pool for permanent, fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies anticipated during the 2027 school year. Roles may commence as vacancies arise in 2027 at this Donnybrook site.

Successful applicants will support planning and delivery of education programs, help maintain a safe, inclusive environment, assist with student wellbeing and engage with students with diverse needs, including those with autism

Qualifications

• Ability to assist with health and wellbeing of students.
• Ability to engage with students with challenging behaviours.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of differentiation and engagement strategies.
• Understanding of autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff in delivering planned education programs.
• Provide feedback on education and therapy programs.
• Participate in evaluating student progress.
• Support student health and wellbeing.
• Engage with students with challenging behaviours.
• Collaborate with teachers to create inclusive programs.

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. Donnybrook District High School (DHS) is a combined regional school (Kindergarten - Year 10), situated on two sites that lie 1.5 kms apart. The Junior Campus on Mead Street caters for Kindergarten to Year 6, while the Senior Campus at Bentley Street caters for Year 7 to Year 10. Donnybrook is located in the Warren Blackwood region and boasts a highly central location, being only half an hour from the city life and beautiful beaches of Bunbury. The town is also a leisurely one-hour drive from the tranquil waters of Geographe Bay and the famous Margaret River Wine Region. Donnybrook DHS is a learning community, where student needs are placed at the forefront of every decision made. Our commitment to making a difference through a high quality education with a strong focus on supporting student wellbeing, ensures the school is highly respected within the Donnybrook community. Find out more about our school by visiting donnybrook.wa.edu.au or Schools Online .

The Role

Suitable applicants will ideally assist teaching staff in the delivery of planned education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students. You will ideally provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to student progress. The ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students, as well as the ability and willingness to engage with children with challenging behaviours, is highly desirable. Suitable applicants should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate well with the teacher to create and maintain a supportive, inclusive education program to meet the specific needs of the students. An understanding and regular use of safe work practices will be highly regarded. Suitable applicants should possess the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with staff, students and teachers. You should ideally also have a strong knowledge of a range of evidence-based techniques for learning and behaviour and have some experience or knowledge of disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder. To be suitable in this role, you should be organised and able to use your initiative to assist the teacher with the general care and wellbeing of students and maintenance of the learning environment. You should be capable of working under general supervision and autonomously, and contribute advice and expertise, collaborating with school community members to support student achievement. We are ideally seeking applicants who are committed to enhancing students’ learning opportunities using their understanding of differentiation, intervention and engagement strategies to assist students in accessing the curriculum.

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).