Education Assistant - Special Needs

Department of Education; Wongan Hills; In loco; AUD 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

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Department of Education is seeking Education Assistants – Special Needs to support inclusive learning across the 2027 school year at Wongan Hills District High School. The school serves over 200 students and fosters community involvement with a commitment to excellence in teaching and student well-being.

Under teacher direction, assistants support planned education programs and the development of academic, social, emotional and physical skills, including the use of digital technologies.

Competenze

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to support diverse learners.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and school staff to implement inclusive programs.
• Commitment to building positive relationships with students, families and the wider community.

Mansioni

• Assist in delivering planned education programs to support students’ academic, social, emotional and physical development.
• Promote an inclusive learning environment under teacher direction.
• Support students with various disabilities and/or learning needs as part of classroom activities.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Commitment to inclusion

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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. Wongan Hills District High School (DHS) is a medium size district high school situated less than 2 hours drive north-east of Perth in the stunning Wheatbelt. The school caters for over 200 students from Kindergarten to Year 12. The town offers a variety of quality shopping environments to suit a country lifestyle and has an impressive range of sporting and other groups and excellent facilities to foster opportunities to be part of the community, it is a great location for those who love the outdoors. Affordable housing options are available. Our vision is to pursue excellence by empowering and inspiring our students to become life-long learners. We encourage inclusivity and high-quality teaching and learning to nurture student well-being, resilience and success through a range of classroom experiences and community collaboration. In 2021, we were acknowledged with a Recognition of Academic Excellence by the Department of Education. This is an achievement that we are immensely proud of. Find out more about our school by visiting www.wonganhillsdhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online .

The Role

Under teacher direction, Special Needs Education Assistants assist in the education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Suitable applicants will assist the teacher 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. Using excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you will ideally collaborate with teachers and other colleagues to create an inclusive education program that accommodates the needs of students. Suitable applicants should ideally display a commitment to building positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community. You will ideally have a willingness to provide assistance to teachers of students with a variety of disabilities and/or learning needs. 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 Kellie Anspach, Manager Corporate Services 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

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/SS1071213

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 20 November 2026