Education Assistant Special Needs

Riverside Education Support Centre; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education institution in Gauteng is seeking an Education Assistant specializing in supporting students with special needs. This role involves providing classroom support and contributing to high-quality learning programs. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. Applicants should have experience with health and physical disabilities in students. This position offers full-time and part-time opportunities as part of a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated effective communication skills with parents and teachers.
• Experience working with students with special needs is highly desired.
• Possess effective organisational skills for delivering quality education.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to schools and teachers on managing students at risk.
• Maintain records of behavior management plans.
• Deliver high-quality student-focused learning programs.

Skills

Effective written and oral communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of health and physical disabilities

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Overview

Education Assistant - Special Needs. Branch: Riverside Education Support Centre. Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region. Salary: Level 3, EA (Gov) GA 2025. Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time. FTE: Location: Greenfields. Closing Date: 2026-02-13 4:30 PM. Attachments: – – –

Applicants from the previous process IPS/SS979424 who were assessed as suitable are not required to reapply.

We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant - Special Needs for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Riverside Education Support Centre (ESC) is a centre of excellence for the education and advancement of students with special learning difficulties. The school takes pride in the achievements of their students, the support and involvement of community, and the high-quality teaching and care offered by the professional education team.

Suitable applicants would join a friendly, supportive school and have seen a growth in student numbers and is the school of choice for many parents and staff alike. Find out more about our school by visiting or .

The Role

Under limited supervision, Education Assistants would provide support and advice to schools and teachers on the management program of students at risk under supervision of the Psychologist in Charge or relevant professional. Suitable applicants will maintain records regarding implementation of behaviour management plans to assess how educational programs fit in with the overall educational outcomes of the student.

Suitable applicants would provide classroom, school, and community central support to enable the delivery of high-quality student-focused learning programs. Applicants with previous experience, knowledge and understanding of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents are highly desired. Ideally, applicants should possess effective organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs and subsequent feedback and evaluation to teachers or psychologist.

Suitable applicants will ideally be friendly, passionate, and dedicated towards creating a positive learning environment for all students. They should have strong interpersonal skills and can contribute to a professional team and provide advice and evaluation in the development of the education program, including special education and therapy programs where they have been implemented.

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.

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Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills, including report writing and the ability to effectively interact with students with special needs, and liaise with parents, teachers and community members and assist teachers in understanding students where necessary. Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills with the ability to contribute to a professional team and provide advice and evaluation in the development of the education program, including special education and therapy programs where they have been implemented. Demonstrated ability to assist professionals in the implementation and evaluation of education programs, including special education and, if required, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents. Demonstrated effective organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs and subsequent feedback and evaluation to teachers or psychologists. Demonstrated ability to assist with the general health and well being of students.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1017736

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

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