Education Assistant - Special Needs

Department of Education, Western Australia; Perth; Presencial; AUD 55.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

West Coast Secondary Education Support Centre (West Coast SESC) within the Department of Education, Western Australia, seeks Education Assistants – Special Needs to support students with special needs across years 7-12. You will assist in implementing specialised education programs including therapy-related activities and work with teachers to deliver planned programs using digital tools.

This role offers permanent and fixed-term, full-time and part-time vacancies commencing in 2027, with equity

Formación

• Experience supporting students with special needs in an educational setting.
• Ability to work with teachers to deliver planned programs.
• Ability to use computers and digital technologies in learning.

Responsabilidades

• Support participation in occupational, speech and physiotherapy-related activities.
• Assist in delivering individual or small group programs.
• Provide feedback on education and therapy programs.

Conocimientos

Special needs support

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Educación

Certificate IV in Education Support

Descripción del empleo

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

West Coast Secondary Education Support Centre (West Coast SESC) is an Independent Public School catering for students with special educational needs in Years 7-12, located 18km from Perth in the suburb of Warwick. Our students come from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds – a feature which serves to enrich our learning environment.

Working with our community, we achieve our school vision of 'Caring, Achieving, Together'.

At West Coast SESC students are encouraged to develop skills relevant to their individual needs and to take pride in their achievements. All students are supported to embrace opportunities to fulfil their educational and personal goals to achieve their highest potential and be well prepared to live and work in a rapidly changing and diverse society. We have high expectations of our students and work in partnership with parents and other stakeholders to provide authentic and relevant curriculum. Curriculums include, but are not limited to; English, Maths, Health and Physical Education, Zones of Regulation, Workplace Learning, ASDAN, Bushrangers, Protective Behaviours Education and You Can Do It!

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

The Role

Join our team as a Special Needs Education Assistant and support the Department's objective of teaching and learning for students with special needs. You will assist in the implementation of specialised education programs such as occupational therapy, speech therapy and physiotherapy, helping to ensure that students receive the best possible education.

You will work closely with teachers to deliver planned education programs, including the use of computers and digital technologies, and will be responsible for implementing individual student or small group programs or demonstrations. Additionally, you will provide feedback on education and therapy programs and will participate in the evaluation process.

This is a rewarding role that would allow you to make a real difference in the lives of students with special needs. If you are passionate about making a difference, apply today and join our team of dedicated educators.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

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).

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 26 October 2026