Education Assistant - Special Needs

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of Esperance; Sur place; AUD 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ravensthorpe District High School, part of the Department of Education, Western Australia, is seeking Education Assistants – Special Needs to join a pool for permanent and fixed-term vacancies in 2027. Positions include part-time and full-time across multiple schools in the region.

Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, experience in education support, and a willingness to collaborate with teachers to support inclusive programs.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for collaborating with teachers and students.
• Experience in Education Support or with students with challenging behaviours is highly regarded.
• Progression towards a Cert III or equivalent is encouraged.

Responsabilités

• Assist the teacher to create and maintain an inclusive education program.
• Support general health and well‑being of students and maintain learning environments.
• Assist with implementing education programs, including OT, speech therapy, or physiotherapy as directed.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Student support

Formation

Certificate III in Education Support

Description du poste

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.

We have several positions which we intend to fill from this process, including:

• 1 x permanent part‑time (0.6 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027
• multiple fixed‑term full‑time and fixed‑term part‑time positions, commencing Term 1, 2027

Ravensthorpe District High School (DHS) was established in 1901 and has strong partnerships with the local community. Our vision is to empower and inspire our students to become life‑long learners through inclusivity and high‑quality teaching and learning. We nurture our student well‑being, build resilience and achieve success through real life experiences and community collaboration.

At Ravensthorpe DHS, we value our three core positive behaviour expectations of care, ambition and respect and communicate high expectations of our teaching, support, students and community. Our school is at the heart of our local community, and we have strong representation and relationships with our community partners that are integral to the success of both our students and community, and we want these to continue to foster and grow.

Ravensthorpe enjoys a temperate Mediterranean climate with beautiful sunny winter days and cool summer nights. Ancient mountain ranges, rocky hills, rugged river valleys, vast sand plains, estuaries and large inlets provide the area with a wealth of natural beauty to explore. Located near Fitzgerald River National Park this provides some spectacular recreational opportunities within its varied landscapes including bushwalking, camping, fishing, canoeing, whale watching, swimming, and surfing.

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

The Role

As an Education Assistant – Special Needs you will ideally have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate well with the teacher to create and maintain a supportive and inclusive education program to meet the specific needs of the students. Ideally, applicants who are well organised and use their initiative to assist the teacher with general care and well‑being of students and maintenance of the learning environment are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience in an Education Support environment and/or working with students with challenging behaviours is highly regarded, as is owning or progression towards a Cert III or IIII (or equivalent).

Suitable applicants, may, under teacher direction, assist in the implementation of specialised education programs such as occupational therapy, speech therapy and physiotherapy programs. They may also assist the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs, including the operation of computers and digital technologies, and implement individual student or small group programs or demonstrations. When required, they will assist to provide feedback on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education.

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 Adrian Norton, Principal 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

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).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1:

Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A two (2) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
• Demonstrated good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with students with special needs, parents and teaching professionals on the provision of educational programs, and to assist teachers in understanding students where necessary.
• Demonstrated good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team in the evaluation of educational programs, including special education and therapy programs where these have been implemented.
• Demonstrated good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery and development of effective education programs to students and subsequent feedback to teaching professionals or psychologists.
• Demonstrated ability to assist teachers or therapists in implementing educational programs, including special education and, should this be a requirement of the position, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
• Demonstrated ability to assist with general health and well‑being of students.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on [phone] for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS1069903

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

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

Applications close:

4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 5 November 2026