Education Assistant - Special Needs

Department of Education; Kelmscott; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education’s Kelmscott Senior High School is seeking a Special Needs Education Assistant to support teachers in delivering planned education programs and fostering an inclusive environment for students with diverse needs.

Eligible applicants should have experience with students with disabilities, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with staff to support student growth academically and socially.

Qualifications

• Experience with students with disabilities preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Ability to support inclusive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in education programs under teacher direction to promote inclusive learning.
• Support students to reach their academic, social, emotional and physical goals.
• Provide feedback on education and therapy programs as required and participate in evaluations.

Job description

We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant - 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. Kelmscott Senior High School is a school of opportunity for students. The school offers Department of Education endorsed Specialist Programs in Agriculture and Music, Gifted & Talented Secondary Selective Entrance Program and a range of Kelmscott Extension Programs (KEP) in Mathematics, Science, English and Humanities & Social Sciences. We are only one of two schools to provide Gifted & Talented online to rural areas. Find out more about our school by visiting kshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will under teacher direction, assist in the education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Education assistants will assist teachers 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. Within this role you would provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education You should have a high level of interpersonal skills and work collaboratively with staff members to meet the needs of students. Applicants will ideally possess the knowledge and experience of working with students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties and the ability to support student growth, both academically and socially, within the classroom setting. 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 Marta Pitaro, 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

• 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/SS1068040 The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 17 November 2026