Education Assistant (Special Needs)

Salvado Catholic College; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Salvado Catholic College in Byford, WA is seeking an Education Assistant (Special Needs) to support students with additional needs and engage them in classroom life under teacher guidance.

You will assist with learning activities, provide personal care where required, and implement tailored strategies, promoting inclusion, independence, and the faith life of the College.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with teachers and the Learning Diversity team to deliver learning programs tailored to each student's IEP
• Providing one-on-one or small group support during classroom activities, ensuring students with additional needs can participate fully
• Supporting students using their educational and personal plans
• Adapting strategies to meet individual needs and ensure a positive experience
• Being a role model of the College's values and actively supporting Catholic identity

Job description

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 9 November 2026

Partner with educators, and be part of an amazing Learning Diversity Team, to make inclusion a reality for all students.

As an Education Assistant (Special Needs), you will support students with additional needs to engage fully in classroom life. You will assist with learning activities, provide personal care where required, and implement tailored strategies under teacher guidance. Your role promotes inclusion, independence, and contributes to the faith life of the College.

Your day will look like:

• Collaborating with teachers and the Learning Diversity team to deliver learning programs tailored to each student's Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• Providing one-on-one or small group support during classroom activities, ensuring students with additional needs can participate fully
• Supporting students using their educational and personal plans
• Adapting strategies to meet individual needs and ensure a positive experience
• Being a role model of the College's values and actively supporting Catholic identity

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

1100 Students
100 TeachingStaff
50 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Salvado Catholic College is a co-educational secondary school in Byford, grounded in the teachings of Christ and inspired by Dom Rosendo Salvado. Guided by the values of peace, justice and compassion, the College offers a contemporary Years 7–12 education focused on high-quality teaching, strong pastoral care and holistic development. Staff enjoy a collaborative, professional culture built on respect, care and high expectations.