Special Needs Education Assistant | K-6 Support

Department of Education; Kirup; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirup Primary School in the rural town of Kirup, WA, is seeking Education Assistants – Special Needs for permanent and fixed-term vacancies that may arise during the 2027 school year. Successful applicants will support teaching staff in delivering planned programs to students from Kindergarten to Year 6.

Ideal candidates will work with limited supervision to run small-group and intervention activities, using evidence-based strategies for learning and behaviour, and fostering an inclusive,

Qualifications

• Deliver small group and intervention programs under classroom teacher guidance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; knowledge of evidence-based learning/behaviour techniques; experience with autism spectrum disorder.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff in the delivery of planned education programs.
• Support student wellbeing and the learning environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Disability awareness

Job description

Kirup Primary School in the rural town of Kirup, WA, is seeking Education Assistants – Special Needs for permanent and fixed-term vacancies that may arise during the 2027 school year. Successful applicants will support teaching staff in delivering planned programs to students from Kindergarten to Year 6.

Ideal candidates will work with limited supervision to run small-group and intervention activities, using evidence-based strategies for learning and behaviour, and fostering an inclusive,