Special Needs Education Assistant — Impact Students Daily

Department of Education, Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education, Western Australia is seeking pool-based Education Assistants - Special Needs for permanent and fixed-term vacancies across the 2027 school year, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available at Tapping Primary School in Wanneroo. Roles involve supporting learning programs and allied therapies under teacher supervision.

Applicants must meet WA public education requirements, consent to background checks, and be prepared to engage in inclusive, equity-forward

Qualifications

• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with work rights for the term of the appointment.
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teachers to deliver planned learning programs, including individual and small group activities.
• Help implement specialised programs developed by occupational therapists, speech pathologists and physiotherapists.
• Share observations and feedback on education and therapy programs and review student progress against goals.
• Support communication between students and teachers or therapists.
• Provide feedback to parents and caregivers on student progress as directed by the teacher.
• Help gather resources and administrative documents for the classroom.
• Maintain inventory and storage of classroom resources and ensure safe packing away after activities.
• Support student care and supervision during in-class and break times, including excursions.
• Assist with basic first aid and the care and wellbeing of students.

Job description

Department of Education, Western Australia is seeking pool-based Education Assistants - Special Needs for permanent and fixed-term vacancies across the 2027 school year, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available at Tapping Primary School in Wanneroo. Roles involve supporting learning programs and allied therapies under teacher supervision.

Applicants must meet WA public education requirements, consent to background checks, and be prepared to engage in inclusive, equity-forward