Education Assistant - Special Needs

Department of Education; Shire Of Mundaring; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education’s Greenmount Primary School seeks a Special Needs Education Assistant to support planned educational programs in an inclusive setting. You will work collaboratively in a team to support individual student outcomes and build strong relationships with students, parents and staff.

The role requires motivation, good communication skills, and experience with ASD-friendly approaches. Opportunities include permanent and fixed-term vacancies, with both full-time and part-time

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering planned educational programs for students in a holistic, inclusive setting.
• Collaborate within a strong team to support individual educational outcomes.
• Demonstrate strong written and oral communication with students, families and staff.

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.

Greenmount Primary School (PS) located on the historical site of Blackboy Hill, 20km east of the CBD, has an excellent reputation for being a friendly, caring community with a focus on nurturing all students throughout their primary school years. Since 2015, Greenmount PS has been an Independent Public School. All students are taught to be kind with their words and actions, include everyone in their games and activities and keep the school safe and orderly. We support and encourage the development of positive behaviours, explicitly teaching key social and resiliency skills. Students learn to make appropriate choices about behaviour and positive choices are acknowledged through a tiered system of awards which are presented at our assemblies. Greenmount PS provides a learning environment in which students feel safe and supported. Our positive and proactive approach develops resilient, socially and culturally aware and responsible young people. We teach the skills and language needed to create a school community where wellbeing is a focus. The school has an excellent reputation for its inclusive approach to education and its focus on all aspects of our students’ development. The staff, parents and carers work collaboratively in a mutually respectful and supportive environment. There is a genuine sense of community which is valued by all. Find out more about our school by visiting www.greenmountps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

As a Special Needs Education Assistant, suitable applicants would contribute to the delivery of planned educational programs, engaging our students in a supportive and inclusive holistic learning environment. In this role, suitable applicants should collaborate and work in a strong team‑based environment to support individual educational outcomes. Suitable applicants will ideally be extremely motivated and display highly developed written and oral communication skills to support individual or small group–based programs. Knowledge of Letters and Sounds and Spelling Mastery is desired. Experience working one on one with ASD students will be highly regarded. Suitable applicants will ideally have excellent interpersonal skills and build strong, positive relationships with parents/carers.

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 Amy McEwen, Acting Principal, on [phone] or by emailing [e-mail]. During the school holidays, please contact on 0400210396 [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;
• 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).

Vacancy Information

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1065988

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 16 October 2026.