Education Assistant - Special Needs

Department of Education, Western Australia; Yanchep; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education, Western Australia, is seeking Education Assistants - Special Needs to support students with diverse learning needs at Yanchep Beach Primary School, a vibrant Independent Public School located about 60 kilometres north of Perth.

Roles involve assisting delivery of educational programs, promoting independence and positive relationships, and fostering inclusive learning across the school.

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.

Yanchep Beach Primary School (PS) is a vibrant Independent Public School located in the growing coastal community of Yanchep, approximately 60 kilometres north of Perth. We are proud to be part of a connected community where students, families and staff work together to create positive learning experiences and support every child to reach their potential.

At Yanchep Beach PS, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to learn, grow and experience success. We value individual progress, celebrate achievements and strive to provide an inclusive learning environment where all students feel safe, supported and valued.

We are seeking enthusiastic, caring and dedicated Education Assistants - Special Needs to join our team. Our roles offer the opportunity to make a genuine difference by supporting students with diverse learning needs to participate in school life, develop their independence, build positive relationships and achieve their personal best.

The Role

As an Education Assistant - Special Needs at Yanchep Beach PS, you will play an important role in supporting students with diverse learning needs to engage in learning, develop independence and experience success at school.

Working collaboratively with teachers and other staff, you will support the delivery of planned educational programs and implement strategies that respond to students’ individual strengths, needs and abilities. The role involves a range of tasks to support students’ learning, participation, wellbeing and engagement in the classroom and across the school.

We are seeking applicants who bring a caring, patient and flexible approach, with the ability to build genuine, positive relationships with students. Experience supporting children with disabilities, diverse learning needs and behavioural challenges will be highly regarded, along with the ability to respond calmly and positively to changing situations.

Suitable applicants should display initiative, sound problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. They should be reflective practitioners who welcome feedback and engage in professional learning.

Working collaboratively with teachers and other school staff, suitable applicants should help create supportive, engaging and inclusive learning experiences tailored to students’ individual needs.

Above all, we are looking for Education Assistants who are committed to inclusive education and who recognise the importance of helping every student feel safe, valued and supported to achieve their potential.

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).

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 Thomas Bagnall, Principal, on [phone] or emailing [e-mail]

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1069564

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

Applications November 30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 11 November 2026