Education Assistant - Special Needs

Department of Education; Shire Of Wyalkatchem; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyalkatchem District High School is seeking an Education Assistant – Special Needs for a 12-month full-time fixed term with potential extension or permanency. You will support teachers, help deliver inclusive education programs, and assist with therapy-related activities once directed.

The role involves supervising playground duties and assisting in Design Technology settings. Applicants should have good organisation, strong communication, and ideally experience in Education Support; Cert III/IV

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate with the teacher.
• Well organised and able to use initiative to support students and learning environments.
• Experience in an Education Support environment; progression towards a Cert III/IV is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery and maintenance of education programs under teacher direction.
• Support the care and wellbeing of students and the learning environment.
• Assist with specialised programs (occupational, speech and physiotherapy) as directed.
• Operate computers and digital technologies to support planned lessons.
• Provide feedback on education and therapy programs and participate in goal evaluation.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration

Organisational skills

Education

Cert III or IV (or equivalent)

Tools

Computers & digital technologies

Job description

This is a 12-month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency Wyalkatchem District High School (DHS), in the Central Wheatbelt, caters for kindergarten students through to Year 10. We focus on maximising individual potential, academic and social so that students can later excel in the workplace and become active, confident, and valued participants in society. Our teachers are caring and committed, providing quality education but also a happy, safe and fun learning environment helping each child achieve to the best of their ability. Staff continually seek to improve their teaching skills and enhance learning. At our school we actively implement the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) program, and any successful applicant will be required to engage and support PBS. Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online .

The Role – As an Education Assistant – Special Needs

You will ideally have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate well with the teacher to create and maintain a supportive and inclusive education program to meet the specific needs of the students. Ideally, applicants who are well organised and use their initiative to assist the teacher with general care and well-being of students and maintenance of the learning environment are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience in an Education Support environment and owning or progression towards a Cert III or IV (or equivalent) would be highly regarded. The successful applicant may, under teacher direction, assist in the implementation of specialised education programs such as occupational therapy, speech therapy and physiotherapy programs. They may also assist the teacher in the delivery of planned education programs, including the operation of computers and digital technologies, and implement individual student or small group programs or demonstrations. When required, they will assist to provide feedback on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education. The successful applicant will be working in Design Technology classes and should display a willingness to undertake playground supervision. 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 Donna Ward, 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).

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS1070217 Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position. The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 20 November 2026