Education Assistant - Special Needs

Department of Education; Shire Of Harvey; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education in Western Australia seeks Education Assistants - Special Needs for permanent and fixed-term, full-time and part-time vacancies during the 2026 school year and into 2027. You will work with teachers to support students in teacher-planned lessons, assisting individuals or small groups including digital tasks.

You will promote independence, participation and emotional regulation, provide general care when needed, and help maintain a safe, inclusive classroom.

Qualifications

• Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with work rights for the term of the appointment.
• Working With Children Check (WWCC) prior to starting.
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and current Screening Clearance Number from Department of Education’s Screening Unit.
• Additional eligibility and training requirements outlined in the Job Description Form (JDF).

Responsibilities

• Assist students with engaging in teacher-planned lessons and support individuals or small groups, including digital tasks.
• Follow adjustments outlined by the teacher to make learning accessible.
• Promote independence, participation and emotional regulation of students.
• Provide general care, mobility or personal care where required in the classroom.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and inclusive classroom and communicate observations on student engagement and progress.

Skills

Student engagement

Teacher collaboration

Digital tasks

Inclusion support

Caregiving

Job description

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 2026 school year and up to the end of Term3,2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. As an Independent Public School, we have a clear mandate from parents, students, and the wider community to provide a quality education and to cater for the individual needs of all students. By the virtue of our size, we can achieve this through our student-focused approach. The commitment of our staff and local community involvement ensures that there is a strong connection between students, parents/caregivers and the school, resulting in all students being supported in achieving their potential. Through long established and strong relationships with the community, we can offer enriched educational opportunities for ALL our students. Find out more about our school by visiting harveyshs.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 work closely with teachers to assist students to engage in teacher-planned lessons and provide help to individuals or small groups, including with digital tasks. This assists with making learning accessible by following adjustments outlined by the teacher or in plans. You will promote independence, participation and emotional regulation for our students and provide general care, mobility assistance or personal care where required. Within the classroom environment, you will help maintain a safe, organised and inclusive classroom and communicate observations regarding student engagement and progress. This is a rewarding role that will allow you to make a real difference in the lives of students with special needs.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Chelsea Turner, Manager Corporate Service Harvey Senior High School on [phone] or by emailing [e-mail]. During the school holidays, please contact Chelsea Turner by 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 Plan2021-2025 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/SS1066825

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 16 October 2026