Education Assistant - Special Needs

Department of Education, Western Australia; Southern Cross; On-site; AUD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Education, Western Australia, invites applications for a Special Needs Education Assistant at Cranbrook Primary School. This 5-month fixed term, part-time role (0.4 FTE) supports planned education programs and assists students under teacher direction in a rural WA setting.

The successful applicant will work collaboratively with teachers to support students with ASD/ADHD and contribute to wellbeing, inclusive practices, and the school priorities.

Qualifications

• Assist in delivery of planned education programs under teacher supervision.
• Support individual or small groups to promote wellbeing and learning.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement school plans and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering planned education programs to students.
• Support students in classroom under teacher direction.
• Contribute to health, wellbeing and inclusive classroom practices.

Skills

Support students with ASD/ADHD

Job description

This is a 5 month fixed term, part-time (0.4 FTE) position commencing as soon as possible, with possible extension and/or permanency.

Cranbrook Primary School (PS) is situated in the rural town of Cranbrook, in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. Located three hours drive south of Armadale, and one hour north of Albany the major industry in the area is agriculture, including cropping, sheep, cattle and pigs.

The school is a vibrant place, currently catering for 54 children from Kindergarten to Year 6 across three multi-age classes. With a warm and caring school community, a major focus is placed on positive relationships, the development of positive values, and the wellbeing of all members.

Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.

The Role

As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you would be responsible for assisting in the delivery of planned education programs. This would include managing individual or small groups of students under the direction of the teacher, that will help in the development of young minds and support the general health and wellbeing of students. Working in a collaborative environment you would provide support for students in the classroom. Special Needs Education Assistants work alongside teachers to ensure the implementation of the school business plan and priorities using the agreed programs and strategies. The successful applicant should be caring, proactive, and responsive, with the ability to work in a team environment, as well as possess good written and oral communication skills. Knowledge of supporting students with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) would be advantageous to the role.

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 Deborah Greenwood, Principal on [phone] 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

• 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).

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, 4 September 2026