Education Assistant - Special Needs

Department of Education, Western Australia; Fitzroy Crossing; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pingelly Primary School is seeking Special Needs Education Assistants to join a pool for permanent and fixed-term vacancies that may arise during the 2027 school year. Roles include full-time and part-time positions to support delivery of planned education programs and create an inclusive, engaging learning environment for all students.

Ideal applicants will demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, be able to work collaboratively with staff, students, families and external

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with disabilities and additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with students, families and staff.
• Commitment to inclusion and high expectations.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff in delivering planned education programs.
• Provide feedback on education and intervention programs.
• Support health, wellbeing, engagement and positive behaviour of students.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

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 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Pingelly Primary School (PS) is located approximately 160 kilometres south-east of Perth. The school is characterised by attractive gardens, extensive grounds and excellent facilities. For more than a century our school, both as a District High and Primary School, has provided quality education to local students and their families within a distinctive rural setting. We strive to provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment where all students are supported and challenged to achieve their personal best.

Our Kindergarten to Year 6 students is provided with a range of high-quality educational programs, with the emphasis being placed on all children reaching their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally. Students' individual needs are met through a developmentally appropriate teaching and learning program. Students and staff are privileged to learn and work on such a large campus and have access to purpose built Computer, Science, Home Economics, Art and Music rooms. The school has a well-resourced library and an undercover area.

Strong community partnerships are an essential ingredient to the success of our school. The school has a proactive School Council and P&C. Our school community places students first and has high expectations of students, staff, and the school. Parents and community members play an active and vital role in ensuring students are provided with the best possible learning opportunities. Positive school/home partnerships exist to ensure every child has an enjoyable, productive, and rewarding school experience at Pingelly PS.

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

The Role

Suitable applicants will assist teaching staff in the delivery of planned education programs and contribute to a supportive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where all students can thrive. They will provide feedback, where appropriate, on education and intervention programs and participate in processes that monitor and evaluate student progress. The ability to support the health, wellbeing, engagement, and positive behaviour of students is highly desirable.

Suitable applicants will ideally possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, families, and external agencies. They should contribute positively to the school's values, culture, and priorities and be committed to fostering an environment of high expectations, inclusion, and student success. Compassion, initiative, and the ability to effectively implement documented plans are highly regarded.

Suitable applicants should possess the ability to build and maintain positive and productive working relationships with students, colleagues, and families. They should be comfortable working in a dynamic environment, displaying flexibility and adaptability in response to changing student and school needs. Applicants will ideally also have knowledge of evidence-based strategies that support student learning, engagement, and positive behaviour and an understanding of, or experience supporting, students with disabilities and additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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 Rosalyn Ward, Manager Corporate Services on [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

During the school holidays, please contact Rosalyn Ward on 0428 135 530.

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: SS/SS1065841

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 6 October 2026