Education Assistant - Special Needs

Levels:; Lakeland; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeland Senior High School (SHS) is seeking to establish a pool of Special Needs Education Assistants for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies that may arise during 2027. The roles involve supporting students with special needs, facilitating structured programs, and working closely with teachers in a collaborative classroom setting.

Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, experience with diverse disabilities, and knowledge of KWS and ADLs.

Qualifications

• Highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with staff.
• Experience supporting students with autism spectrum disorder, mental health concerns, medical conditions, and behavioural needs.
• Knowledge of Key Word Sign (KWS) and ADLs including personal care and independence skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate structured education programs under teacher guidance.
• Oversee small groups of students to support learning.
• Provide collaborative support to students' health, wellbeing and daily living activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Student support

Job description

Suitable applicants from process IPS/SS1020984 will be rolled over and need not re-apply.

Lakeland Senior High School (SHS) is seeking to establish a pool of Special Needs Education Assistantsfor permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Lakeland SHS is a thriving school community. Extracurricular programs are in abundance and after school homework classes are well attended. Staff are highly committed and seek to develop friendly and supportive working relationships with students. A major school goal is to become the school of choice for most of the youth living in the district. In working towards this goal, the school has excelled in many areas and developed programs that engender success.

Lakeland SHS provides a calm and friendly atmosphere where students are encouraged to succeed and take pride in what they achieve. The school has a range of specialist programs, clubs and groups that enhance student learning. In addition to an Endorsed Education Support Program, the school has two very successful approved Specialist Programs in Music Technology and Sports Science.

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

The Role

We are ideally seeking highly skilled and dedicated Education Assistants who possess a genuine passion for supporting students with special needs. Our team is committed to making a positive impact on students facing various challenges, providing compassionate care, and contributing to the betterment of our community. As a Special Needs Education Assistant, your role encompasses facilitating the delivery of structured education programs. This involves overseeing small groups of students under the teacher's guidance to nurture young minds and contribute to the overall health and well-being of students. Your work environment should be collaborative, providing crucial support to students within the classroom setting.

You should have highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff to meet the diverse needs of students. Applicants will ideally possess the knowledge and experience to support students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties, fostering both academic and social development within the classroom environment. Experience working with students with autism spectrum disorder, mental health concerns, medical conditions, and behavioural support needs will be highly regarded. Knowledge of Key Word Sign (KWS) and experience supporting students with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal care and independence skills, would also be advantageous.

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 Natasha Tempest, Deputy Principal on (08) 6172 22***or emailing ***************@education.wa.edu.au

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.

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: IPS/SS1071397

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

Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Monday, 23 November 2026