Special Needs Education Assistant — Inclusive Support

Department of Education; Serpentine; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education invites applications for Special Needs Education Assistants at Serpentine Primary School in Western Australia. These roles are available on permanent and fixed-term, full-time and part-time arrangements during the 2027 school year, commencing as vacancies arise.

Under teacher direction, you will support inclusive education programs, assist in delivering planned education activities, and help students develop academic, social, emotional and physical skills, including

Qualifications

• Be comfortable supporting students with diverse learning and behavioural needs.
• Knowledge of learning difficulties, including dyslexia and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is advantageous.
• Experience with trauma-informed practice and Team Teach principles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering planned education programs to help students reach their potential across academics, social, emotional, and physical skills.
• Provide feedback on education and therapy programs and participate in evaluation of goals in special education.
• Support positive classroom management, consistent expectations, and calm responses to challenging behaviours.
• Build positive relationships with students and support their use of digital technologies and computers.

Job description

The Department of Education invites applications for Special Needs Education Assistants at Serpentine Primary School in Western Australia. These roles are available on permanent and fixed-term, full-time and part-time arrangements during the 2027 school year, commencing as vacancies arise.

Under teacher direction, you will support inclusive education programs, assist in delivering planned education activities, and help students develop academic, social, emotional and physical skills, including