Education Assistant - Special Needs

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of Upper Gascoyne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnarvon Community College is creating a pool of Special Needs Education Assistants to support permanent and fixed-term vacancies across the 2027 school year, with full-time and part-time roles.

Successful applicants will assist teaching staff with planned education programs, promote a supportive and inclusive learning environment, and help with the health and wellbeing of students. They will provide feedback on education and therapy programs and work with both Primary and Secondary students.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting planned education programs and inclusive learning environments.
• Ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students.
• Ability to provide feedback on education and therapy programs.
• Willingness to work with both Primary and Secondary students.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff in delivering planned education programs.
• Promote a supportive, inclusive learning environment.
• Support student health and wellbeing.
• Provide feedback on progress and participate in program evaluation.
• Collaborate with staff to implement documented plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Job description

Carnarvon Community College is 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.

Carnarvon Community College is proud to be an Independent Public School serving students and families of all ages across the entire town of Carnarvon. Our motto: Growing Excellence Together, highlights some of the foundational aspects of our college. Firstly, our commitment to continuous improvement and growth. Secondly our pursuit of excellence and the high expectations we have for our students. Finally, the importance of us all working together to ensure every student, is a successful student.

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

The Role

Suitable applicants will assist teaching staff throughout the college in the delivery of planned education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. They possess the ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students. Successful applicants will provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to student progress. Suitable applicants will be engaged to work with both Primary and Secondary students.

Suitable applicants will display strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills which will be used to develop and promote the school’s values, ethos and priorities across the school community. They will be compassionate and able to work collaboratively to implement documented plans.

Suitable applicants are committed to ongoing professional growth and development, support current whole school processes and are collegial, effective collaborators. They demonstrate the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with staff, students and teachers. They have strong knowledge of a range of evidence‑based techniques for learning and behaviour and have some experience or knowledge of disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder

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 Jennifer Davies, Associate Principal, on [phone] or emailing [e-mail]

During the school holidays, please contact Jennifer Davies on 0437 782 434 or [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/SS1066255

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

Applications close:

4:30pm (AWST) on Friday, 16 October 2026