Education Assistant - Special Needs

Department of Education; Mundijong; Sur place; AUD 60 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Department of Education is establishing a pool of Special Needs Education Assistants for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies that may arise during the 2027 school year, with appointments possible to commence at any time.

Based at Mundijong Primary School, you will assist teachers to deliver planned education programs and foster an inclusive learning environment that supports students’ academic, social, emotional and physical development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with disabilities and learning difficulties.
• Ability to support student growth academically and socially.
• Assistance in delivery of planned education programs.

Responsabilités

• Assist in delivering planned education programs under teacher direction.
• Promote an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students.
• Provide feedback on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation of goals.
• Support student development across academic, social, emotional and physical domains.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative

Experience with students with disabil

Description du poste

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. At Mundijong Primary School, we are dedicated to nurturing confident, enthusiastic learners who are empowered to reach their full potential. Through high-quality teaching, strong relationships, and a supportive school culture, we foster academic success, social development, and adaptability in a rapidly changing world. Our motto, 'Learning Together', reflects our commitment to collaboration, growth, and shared achievement. Find out more about our school by visiting mundijongps.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. 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. 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 Sharyn Hays, 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

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).

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 5 November 2026.