Education Assistants - Special Needs

ArtSupport; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Street SHS in Perth, WA, is seeking a dedicated Education Assistant to support students with Special Needs. Working under teacher direction, you will help deliver planned education programs and foster an inclusive learning environment, focusing on academic, physical and social development.

The successful applicant will be innovative, a team player with well-developed interpersonal skills and a commitment to Kent Street SHS values of Respect, Resilience, Responsibility and Achievement.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with Special Needs in a school setting.
• Ability to work under teacher direction to support planned education programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to inclusive learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of planned education programs under teacher direction.
• Support development of students' academic, physical and social skills.
• Promote a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Kent Street Senior High School (SHS) aims to empower students to achieve through innovative teaching and mutual respect. Through our motto of 'Courage to Achieve', we focus on our values of Respect, Resilience and Responsibility for the ultimate benefit of our students.

Kent Street SHS, located within 5 kilometres of the Perth CBD, is proud to be an Independent Public School. We cater for a diverse clientele, some who travel great distances to engage in our Approved Specialist Programs or reside at the Rotary Residential College located onsite. We also work as part of the Curtin Education Community to actively engage our local primary schools in the Victoria Park area, with the ultimate aim being that Kent Street becomes their recognised and respected secondary school of choice.

Our staff are carefully selected for their commitment to the delivery of quality education and for their willingness to adhere to school values and enhance the traditions. Kent Street SHS is part of a thriving community where students have a voice and regularly return to continue their engagement

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

The Role

We are looking for a highly competent and experienced Education Assistant with a passion for working with Students with Special Needs. The priorities and goals of this position are to assist students to reach their full potential through the development of their academic, physical and social skills.

The successful applicant should be innovative, a team player and have well developed behaviour management skills, particularly in dealing with challenging and complex behaviour. As a Special Needs Education Assistant, you will, under teacher direction, assist in the delivery of planned education programs and promote a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

The successful applicant will ideally be dedicated, highly competent, and enthusiastic Education Assistants with excellent interpersonal skills. Our school embraces our core values of 'Respect, Resilience, Responsibility and Achievement'. We are looking for an Education Assistant who will promote these core values. Kent Street SHS prides itself on its collegiality and support; staff can expect a range of development opportunities to help them reach their professional goals.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Please contact Karla Brennan, Lead Education Assistant, Learning Support on [phone] or emailing [e-mail] for more information about this opportunity.

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).

Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 21 October 2026

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.