Education Assistant - Special Needs

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of Kellerberrin; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Naturaliste College (CNC) seeks an Education Assistant – Special Needs to work under teacher direction, helping implement education programs and promote an inclusive, supportive learning environment. The role supports students to reach their academic, social, emotional and physical potential, including the use of computers and digital technologies.

Ideal applicants will have interpersonal skills and experience with students with diverse disabilities, and will collaborate with staff to meet

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with staff to support learning.
• Experience working with students with a range of disabilities.
• Ability to support student growth academically and socially and to operate computers and digital technologies.

Responsibilities

• Under teacher direction, assist in education programs.
• Promote a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Assist in delivering planned education programs to help students reach their full potential.
• Provide feedback on education and therapy programs and participate in evaluation of goal achievement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with students with disabil

Job description

Applicants from the previous process IPS/SS1008586 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.

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 Term 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Cape Naturaliste College (CNC) offers a warm, welcoming and modern environment for students and parents alike, but it is the unique teaching culture that supports and challenges teachers to meet the needs of the students using innovative and wide-ranging approaches to teaching and learning that underpins our college.

Our college is located in the States’ Southwest and is an Independent Public School with an outstanding reputation for both academic progress and pastoral care within our community. CNC is committed to providing the best possible educational opportunities for students throughout their school life.

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

Safe and Caring Learning Environment in the video below.

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 including the operation of computers and digital technologies. Suitable applicants will ideally provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education.

Suitable applicants should ideally 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 Jane Spurgeon, 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

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/SS1073049

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

Applications close:

4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 24 November 2026