Special Needs Education Assistant: Empower Student Growth

Department of Education; Shire Of Harvey; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education in Western Australia seeks Education Assistants - Special Needs for permanent and fixed-term, full-time and part-time vacancies during the 2026 school year and into 2027. You will work with teachers to support students in teacher-planned lessons, assisting individuals or small groups including digital tasks.

You will promote independence, participation and emotional regulation, provide general care when needed, and help maintain a safe, inclusive classroom.

Qualifications

• Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with work rights for the term of the appointment.
• Working With Children Check (WWCC) prior to starting.
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and current Screening Clearance Number from Department of Education’s Screening Unit.
• Additional eligibility and training requirements outlined in the Job Description Form (JDF).

Responsibilities

• Assist students with engaging in teacher-planned lessons and support individuals or small groups, including digital tasks.
• Follow adjustments outlined by the teacher to make learning accessible.
• Promote independence, participation and emotional regulation of students.
• Provide general care, mobility or personal care where required in the classroom.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and inclusive classroom and communicate observations on student engagement and progress.

Skills

Student engagement

Teacher collaboration

Digital tasks

Inclusion support

Caregiving

Job description

Department of Education in Western Australia seeks Education Assistants - Special Needs for permanent and fixed-term, full-time and part-time vacancies during the 2026 school year and into 2027. You will work with teachers to support students in teacher-planned lessons, assisting individuals or small groups including digital tasks.

You will promote independence, participation and emotional regulation, provide general care when needed, and help maintain a safe, inclusive classroom.