Teacher - Education Support

Department of Education; City Of Swan; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training and career development

Attractive leave provisions

Competitive salaries

Job summary

The Department of Education is establishing a pool of Education Support Teachers for permanent and fixed-term, full-time and part-time vacancies across 2027. Vacancies may arise at any time and start during this period, with appointments offering a streamlined application process.

Roles involve delivering high-quality teaching aligned to WA standards, differentiating programs, implementing PBIS and trauma-informed strategies, and collaborating with staff, families and external agencies to

Qualifications

• Eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent resident or valid visa for term of appointment.
• WA Working with Children Check and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-impact, evidence-based teaching aligned to WA Curriculum, ABLEWA and SEN reporting.
• Differentiate learning programs and support augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for complex needs.
• Implement Positive Behaviour Support and trauma-informed practices to boost student wellbeing.
• Collaborate with Education Assistants, families and external agencies to maximise student progress.
• Use data and IEPs to monitor and celebrate student growth.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

AAC support

Data-driven instruction

Collaboration

Assessments & data

Education

Bachelor of Education (or equivalent)

Special Education qualification

Tools

Assistive technology

Data tracking software

Job description

We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Support Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers.

The School At South Ballajura Education Support Centre (ESC) is part of South Ballajura Primary School and works in genuine partnership as "one campus". Our students are at the heart of everything we do. The school community embraces diversity and is proud of its strong multicultural identity, with many students coming from a language background other than English. Find out more about our school by visiting www.southballajuraps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

• Deliver high-impact, evidence-based teaching aligned to the Western Australian Curriculum, ABLEWA, and SEN reporting.
• Differentiate learning programs and promote augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to support students with complex communication needs.
• Implement Positive Behaviour Support, trauma-informed practice, and Berry Street Education strategies to enhance student engagement and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with colleagues, Education Assistants, families, and external agencies to maximise student achievement and progress.
• Use data and individual education plans (IEPs) to identify, monitor, and celebrate student growth.

Our Commitment

• Collaborative teams and shared leadership opportunities.
• Professional learning aligned to Teaching for Impact, Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework, and Department priorities.
• A strong focus on student achievement, wellbeing, and inclusive practice.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including:

• competitive salaries
• flexible working arrangements
• training and career development opportunities
• attractive leave provisions

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:

• hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• apply for a WA 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.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.

Application Close & Vacancy Number

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1064774.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 14 October 2026.