Education Assistant - Special Needs

Department of Education, Western Australia; Fitzroy Crossing; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookton District High School (DHS) is seeking Education Assistants - Special Needs to support teachers and students with a variety of disabilities and learning needs. The role involves assisting with planned programs and promoting a supportive, inclusive classroom environment.

Appointments may be permanent or fixed term, full-time or part-time, with vacancies arising during the 2027 school year up to end of Term 4, 2027. Lead Education Assistant reporting applies.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills to promote school values and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with education programs to help students reach their potential.
• Promote an inclusive learning environment and positive student relationships.
• Support the delivery of planned education programs and student development across academic, social, emotional and physical skills.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Tools

Computers

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 up to the end of Term 4, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Situated in the heart of the Avon Valley, in Noongar Country, Brookton District High School (DHS) has been serving our community since 1903.

Our appeal as a school rest in our strong sense of community, the values we celebrate and the commitment to realising the potential of all students in our care.

The purpose of our school is to empower your child to develop the skills, knowledge and attributes to become resilient, considerate individuals who make positive contributions to the society in which they live. We are a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) school and value a Safe, Organised, Achieving and Respectful learning environment in which students can S.O.A.R. We encourage and explicitly teach positive behaviours throughout the school where all students can be engaged and successful.

Brookton DHS team is based on good community people who work collaboratively on the needs of all students in Brookton. The school has an excellent blend of experienced and graduate teachers who drive the teaching and learning schedule of the school. We have a great team of Special Needs and General Classroom Education Assistants who support classroom teachers in various areas.

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

The Role

Brookton DHS is seeking passionate and motivated individuals to join their team as Special Needs Education Assistants to support teachers working with students who have a variety of disabilities and learning needs. As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will work under teacher direction to assist with education programs and help promote a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Suitable applicants should be able to 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.

Ideally, suitable applicants should possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills which will be used to develop and promote the school’s values, ethos and priorities across the school community. Suitable applicants should build positive relationships with students and be passionate about creating positive futures for students. Suitable applicants will report direct to the Lead Education Assistant.

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 Jenessa Ferguson, Lead Education Assistant, on 08 9642 5000 or emailing [e-mail].

During the school holidays, please contact Mel Browne on 0417 924 836 or [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

• 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/SS1066020

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

Applications close:

4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 13 November 2026