Education Assistant - Special Needs

Department of Education, Western Australia; Fitzroy Crossing; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education, Western Australia is establishing a pool of Education Assistants – Special Needs for permanent and fixed-term vacancies that may arise during the 2027 school year. Roles may commence at various times and require collaboration with teachers to deliver inclusive education programs.

Under teacher direction, successful applicants will support students with disabilities and learning needs, assist with digital technologies, and contribute to a positive school community while

Qualifications

• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with work rights.
• Obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the education programs under teacher direction and promote a supportive learning environment.
• Assist students to reach their full potential across academic, social, emotional and physical skills, including the operation of computers and digital technologies.
• Collaborate with teachers and other colleagues to create inclusive education programs that accommodate diverse student needs.
• Develop positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider school community.
• Support teachers or therapists in implementing educational, including special education and therapy programs, as required.

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.

Wongan Hills District High School (DHS) is a medium size district high school situated less than 2 hours drive north-east of Perth in the stunning Wheatbelt. The school caters for over 200 students from Kindergarten to Year 12. The town offers a variety of quality shopping environments to suit a country lifestyle and has an impressive range of sporting and other groups and excellent facilities to foster opportunities to be part of the community, it is a great location for those who love the outdoors. Affordable housing options are available.

Our vision is to pursue excellence by empowering and inspiring our students to become life-long learners. We encourage inclusivity and high-quality teaching and learning to nurture student well-being, resilience and success through a range of classroom experiences and community collaboration. In 2021, we were acknowledged with a Recognition of Academic Excellence by the Department of Education. This is an achievement that we are immensely proud of.

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

The Role

Under teacher direction, Special Needs Education Assistants assist in the education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Suitable applicants will assist the teacher 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. Using excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you will ideally collaborate with teachers and other colleagues to create an inclusive education program that accommodates the needs of students.

Suitable applicants should ideally display a commitment to building positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community. You will ideally have a willingness to provide assistance to teachers of students with a variety of disabilities and/or learning needs.

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 Kellie Anspach, Manager Corporate Services 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 should include:

• A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A three to four (3-4) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to assist teachers or therapists in implementing educational programs, including special education and, should this be a requirement of the position, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
• Demonstrated ability to assist with general health and well-being of students.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

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/SS1071213

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 20 November 2026