Education Assistant - Special Needs

Levels:; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Takari Primary School in Balcatta, WA, invites applications for a Special Needs Education Assistant to join our supportive, inclusive learning environment. Under teacher direction, you will assist in delivering education programs and support students to reach their full potential across academic, social, emotional and physical development, including technology use.

Ideally you will have experience with students with disabilities and a collaborative approach with staff.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with disabilities or learning difficulties.
• Ability to work under teacher direction to deliver planned education programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative approach with staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in education programs under teacher direction and promote an inclusive learning environment.
• Support students to develop academic, social, emotional, and physical skills, including use of computers and digital technologies.
• Provide feedback on education and therapy programs and participate in evaluating progress towards goals in special education.

Skills

Special Needs Education

Student Support

Team Collaboration

Tools

Computers

Job description

We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistants - Special Needs 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.

The School

Takari Primary School, named from the Aboriginal word meaning Tomorrow, is a vibrant Kindergarten to Year 6 school located in Balcatta, in Perth's northern suburbs. With approximately 185 students, we pride ourselves on being a small school where every child is known, valued and supported to succeed.

At Takari, our moral purpose is "Impacting every student, in every classroom, every day." This commitment drives everything we do and underpins our focus on high-quality teaching, strong relationships and continuous improvement. Our school community is guided by the values of Respect, Responsibility, Kindness and Personal Best, which are embedded in our daily interactions and learning environments.

Our dedicated and highly capable staff work collaboratively to provide a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where students can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. School improvement initiatives centred on Curriculum and Teaching, Conditions for Learning, and Leadership and Management drive our strategic direction and commitment to excellence.

Students and families are further supported by a comprehensive Student Services network, including access to a School Chaplain, School Psychologist, Speech Pathologist and a range of external agencies and trained volunteers who work alongside staff to enhance student wellbeing, engagement and achievement.

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

The Role

As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will under teacher direction, assist in the education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Education assistants should ideally assist teachers in the delivery of planned education programs to assist students to reach their full potential through the development of their academic, social, emotional, and physical skills including the operation of computers and digital technologies. Within this rolesuitable applicants would provide feedback when required on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of goals in special education.

Ideally suitable applicants should have a high level of interpersonal skills and work collaboratively with staff members to meet the needs of students. Possessing the knowledge and experience of working with students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties and the ability to support student growth, both academically and socially, within the classroom setting is valuable to the role.

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 Brett Conduit, Principal, on (08) 9253 45***or emailing*************@education.wa.edu.au

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.

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/SS1072905

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 23 November 2026