Education Assistant - Special Needs

Department of Education; Shire Of Kojonup; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kojonup District High School (DHS) seeks to establish a pool of Special Needs Education Assistants for permanent and fixed-term vacancies in 2027, with full-time and part-time roles that may arise. Located on the Albany Highway between Perth and Albany, Kojonup DHS serves ~220 students and features a 480-acre school farm integral to learning across all year levels.

As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will support students with diverse needs, collaborate with teachers, and help create an

Qualifications

• Experience assisting students with diverse learning, behavioural, social and physical needs is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for working with students, families and staff.
• Ability to build positive relationships and support wellbeing and development of young people.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering planned learning activities alongside teachers and support staff.
• Provide individual and small-group support to students to access the learning program.
• Contribute to an inclusive, positive learning environment and support student engagement and success.

Skills

Student support

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

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 Kojonup District High School (DHS), we have proudly served our community since 1863. Located on the Albany Highway between Perth and Albany, our Kindergarten to Year 10 school provides a unique learning environment for approximately 220 students, including access to our 480-acre school farm. The farm is an integral part of our students' educational journey and supports authentic learning opportunities across all year levels. It enriches programs in sustainability, animal husbandry, agriculture, environmental responsibility, and paddock-to-plate understandings, helping students develop practical skills and meaningful connections to the local community. Growth Through Learning is our vision and underpins everything we do. We are committed to supporting the academic, social and emotional development of every student and creating opportunities for all learners to achieve their personal best. Kojonup DHS has an established Positive Behaviour Support framework that promotes our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Pride and Safety. Our well-resourced school provides a calm and welcoming environment where students are nurtured, valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. We strive to educate the whole child so they can embrace the future with integrity, compassion and a love of lifelong learning. Find out more about our school by visiting kojonupdhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online .

The Role As an Special Needs Education Assistant

you will have the opportunity to play a vital role in supporting students with diverse learning, behavioural, social and physical needs to access and engage in their educational program. Working collaboratively with teachers and support staff, you will assist in the delivery of planned learning activities, provide individual and small-group support, and contribute to creating an inclusive and positive learning environment. Suitable applicants should display strong interpersonal and communication skills, a collaborative approach to teamwork, and the ability to build positive relationships with students, families and staff. You should be well organised, adaptable and committed to supporting the wellbeing and development of young people. Ideally, applicants will have experience working with students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties and be able to implement strategies that support student engagement, independence and success. To be successful in this role, applicants should be responsive to individual student needs and contribute to fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development within the classroom and wider school environment.

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 Lauren Harradine, Deputy 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

• 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).